Microsoft for years has been an active acquirer of gaming companies, including small independent ones. But that may be changing.
Driving The News: The Tech Giant on Mon July 6, 2026, was announced a Giant restructuring of its Xbox unit, including over thousands of jobs cut and the divestiture of 5 gaming studios.
- 2 of the studios (Ninja Theory and Undead Labs) have undisclosed buyers, while 2 other studios (Double Fine and Compulsion Games) will be spun out to their founders.
- A process to divest the 5th studio, France's Arkane, is just the beginning.
Keep your eye out.