Xbox Game Studios looks set to find its third leader in the space of two years amid reports that Microsoft gaming division is preparing another major round of layoffs. The current Xbox Game Studios head Craig Duncan, who took up the post in October 2024 , is stepping down this week, according to a memo obtained by The Game Business . Duncan teams — which include Halo Studios, The Coalition, Playground Games, Rare, Obsidian, Ninja Theory and Double Fine — will report directly to Matt Booty, Xbox...
