What Xbox's Layoff Wave Means for Gears of War's Future
For players, the big takeaway is that more Gears is planned but not guaranteed — the studio's future depends on Xbox's ongoing restructuring. It also highlights how even successful teams aren't safe f…
For players, the big takeaway is that more Gears is planned but not guaranteed — the studio's future depends on Xbox's ongoing restructuring. It also highlights how even successful teams aren't safe f…
Key points - The Coalition staff reportedly fear layoffs after Gears of War: E-Day launches. - Xbox has cut nearly 2,000 people this financial year under CEO Asha Sharma's reset. - E-Day's story director was laid off one week before the game's early access launch. - Studio head Mike Crump said the next Gears game will not take nearly as long to make. - Microsoft pledged in June 2024 to continue Gears of War and resolve Gears 5's cliffhanger.
Timeline - June 2024: Microsoft pledges to continue the Gears of War story and wrap up Gears 5's cliffhanger. - Earlier this month: Eurogamer reports internal concern at The Coalition about layoffs after E-Day. - One week before E-Day early access: E-Day's story director is laid off. - This financial year: Nearly 2,000 Xbox staff cut, with more expected.
FAQ
Q: Will The Coalition be shut down after E-Day? A: There's no official confirmation either way. Studio head Mike Crump didn't guarantee jobs, saying the team focuses on what it can control.
Q: When is the next Gears of War game coming? A: No date has been announced. Crump only said it will not take nearly as long to make as previous entries.
Q: Is E-Day a prequel or a main story game? A: E-Day is a prequel, but Microsoft has pledged to continue the main Gears story and resolve Gears 5's ending.
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