Xbox: The State of Every First-Party Developer

IGN·Feb 24

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Xbox's first-party developers are undergoing changes, with some outlets reporting job cuts and studios being dropped. The status of certain games, such as State of Decay 3, is also uncertain due to developer Undead Labs' reported split from Xbox. Meanwhile, Xbox has announced upcoming showcases and provided an updated roadmap for its game studios.

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