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Microsoft is laying off 10,000 employees, including members of its Xbox gaming division.
Staten previously worked at Halo’s original developer Bungie, before 343 Industries took over control of the franchise.
With his departure, its unclear if Halo will ever be the flagship shooter it once was for Xbox.
An upcoming showcase for Starfield is also in the works.
Microsofts acquisition of Activision Blizzard is also still ongoing, thoughits facing some pushback from regulators like the FTC.
