Microsoft Plans to Accelerate Fallout and Elder Scrolls Development
The reported acceleration and funding increase signal a strategic shift toward prioritizing Microsoft's biggest game franchises, even as the company cuts staff and reviews its broader gaming investments.
Reporting from 1 sources: Automaton.
Microsoft is reportedly planning to accelerate development of the Fallout, Elder Scrolls, and Halo series, with possible budget increases approved by CEO Satya Nadella and CFO Amy Hood, according to sources cited by The Information. The plan is part of a broader 'Xbox Reset' policy outlined by gaming division CEO Asha Sharma, which also includes workforce reductions and a review of investment policies. Budgets have not yet been finalized.
Microsoft is reportedly planning to speed up development of its flagship game series Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, and Halo, with possible budget increases approved by top leadership, according to sources cited by The Information. The move is part of a broader 'Xbox Reset' policy announced by gaming division CEO Asha Sharma, which also includes workforce reductions and a review of future investment. While budgets have not been finalized, the plan suggests Microsoft is concentrating resources on its biggest franchises rather than cutting across the board. The report follows recent updates to the series, including a July release date for Halo: Campaign Evolved and a summer update for Fallout 76.
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