Microsoft’s Forza Motorsport developer hit hard by Xbox cuts


Microsoft announced layoffs today affecting as many as 9,000 employees, and as part of the changes, more than 70 people will be let go at Forza Motorsport developer Turn 10 Studios, according to a source familiar with the situation.
The cuts were made on a call with Microsoft HR representatives this morning, and are hitting the “vast majority” of the studio. One source described the layoffs as leaving enough people behind to keep Forza Motorsport up and running.
Managers at Turn 10 didn’t discuss project plans on the call this morning, and Microsoft didn’t immediately respond to a request, from The Verge, for comment on the situation.
Here’s the list of other games that are reportedly affected by Microsoft’s cuts.
Microsoft-owned King was also affected by the layoffs, with about 10 percent of its employees being let go. Raven Software, which works on the Call of Duty series, was impacted as well.
“To position Gaming for enduring success and allow us to focus on strategic growth areas, we will end or decrease work in certain areas of the business and follow Microsoft’s lead in removing layers of management to increase agility and effectiveness,” Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer says in a memo to employees.
Last year, Microsoft shut down the studios behind Redfall and Hi-Fi Rush as part of a “reprioritization of titles and resources.”
Microsoft announced layoffs today affecting as many as 9,000 employees, and as part of the changes, more than 70 people will be let go at Forza Motorsport developer Turn 10 Studios, according to a source familiar with the situation. The cuts were made on a call with Microsoft HR representatives…
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