Turn 10 could be the first affected in a new wave of layoffs within Microsoft Gaming

Rumors point to cuts in several Xbox studios, with the Forza Motorsport team at the center of the debate.

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A new internal restructuring could be underway within Microsoft Gaming, and according to various sources, some of its studios are already preparing for significant adjustments. Turn 10, responsible for Forza Motorsport, is being mentioned as one of the possible teams affected by this situation.

Journalist Tom Warren, from The Verge, has pointed out that there are already solid indications that the Redmond-based developer is anticipating personnel cuts. Although there is no official confirmation, his statements align with what was mentioned a few days ago by other industry insiders, such as Jason Schreier, who also anticipated a wave of layoffs in some Xbox studios.

Turn 10 is at the center of this new Xbox restructuring

“There are online rumors about the closure of some Microsoft Gaming studios, and I’ve heard from my own sources that Turn 10 is preparing for some cuts,” Tom Warren commented, adding weight to the reports that anticipate a significant restructuring within the company’s internal divisions.

This possible wave of layoffs would add to the adjustments made by Microsoft throughout the year, following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard and the consolidation of several development teams under a single structure. Although there are no concrete details, it is expected that the official announcement will come during the next week, according to the same sources.

For now, neither Microsoft nor Turn 10 have commented on the matter, but if the reports are confirmed, we could be facing a new era of profound changes in the organization of Xbox Game Studios. We will be keeping an eye on any updates.