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Sep 27, 2026 1 hr 36 min

Halo Moves to Activision as Xbox Restructures Again

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Halo is moving to Activision as Microsoft reshapes Xbox Game Studios. Luke and Captain Logun examine what the restructuring means for Halo, Ninja Theory, Obsidian and Bethesda, Rare, Turn 10 and Playground Games—and whether putting Xbox’s biggest franchises under fewer publishing organizations can actually get them moving again. Plus, we discuss Project Helix and physical games, Xbox’s broader strategy, Mythic Achievements, Wolverine, Control Resonant, and Gears of War: E-Day. Follow The Expansion Pass on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your podcast app of choice so the next episode lands automatically. 00:00 Intro, Gears E-Day & What We're Playing 18:23 Xbox Layoffs & Halo Moves to Activision 21:37 Activision, Rare & Xbox Studio Management 30:29 Ninja Theory & the Future of Halo 38:08 Obsidian Joins Bethesda + Fallout 44:05 Turn 10 & Playground Games Merge 48:24 Wolverine & Control Resonant Impressions 1:00:13 Project Helix & the Future of Physical Games 1:07:11 Xbox Market Share, Game Pass & PC Strategy 1:21:10 Mythic Achievements, Upcoming Games & Wrap

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