# Xbox’s Studio Crisis Is Getting Ugly

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Podcast: [Destin Legarie Podcast | Save State Plus](https://stenobird.com/podcast/destin-legarie-podcast-save-state-plus-7244455)
Published: 2026-06-16T14:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savestateplus/episodes/Xboxs-Studio-Crisis-Is-Getting-Ugly-e3krmdn
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## Resource

New reports say Xbox studios are bracing for closures, layoffs, and major changes across Microsoft’s gaming division. After the Xbox Games Showcase promised a huge future for the platform, fans now have a very different question: how many of those studios and projects will actually survive? This video breaks down the latest reports, what may be happening behind the scenes, and why Xbox fans should be paying close attention right now.

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