Halo Studios has reportedly been reduced to the absolute minimum due to recent layoffs. Apparently only about 20 employees remain, according to a new report.
The next phase of Microsoft’s restructuring will have a particular impact on Halo Studios. Not only were they deprived of the future of the Halo franchise (which will now be in the hands of Activision), but there were reportedly barely any employees left.
According to a new report, Halo Studios’ headcount is essentially down to around 20 people due to a large number of employees being laid off. As far as we know, these will be responsible for ongoing support for released Halo games in the future.
Information about how small the development studio is now comes from professional player aPureGangster Technology halo Related. The information is said to come from a “very, very reliable source” but has not yet been officially confirmed.
Reddit: Entire HCS team disappeared, @LaSinity claims Tashi is still there. @aPureGangster says Halo Studio now has only 20 employees left, “source is very, very reputable”
—Baby Beluga Whale (@TechnicalHalo) September 23, 2026
In principle, this corresponds to all the details known so far on the Internet. and famous Microsoft insider Jez Corden Windows Center It has been emphasized that Halo Studios will lay off “hundreds” of employees; so it is basically impossible to have that many employees staying there.
through LinkedIn Many former Halo Studios employees have announced their departure from the company.
