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Halo’s former lead says the devs Xbox cut are "bursting with talent"

Halo’s former lead says the devs Xbox cut are "bursting with talent". Frank O'Connor spent nearly 20 years on Halo, and he posted this on LinkedIn today. Xbox cut 268 roles on 22 September and left Halo Studios as a support team. His warning to Activision: "do NOT abandon sandbox", and do not chase hardware cycles
  • Frank O'Connor spent nearly 20 years on Halo, and he posted this on LinkedIn today
  • Xbox cut 268 roles on 22 September and left Halo Studios as a support team
  • His warning to Activision: "do NOT abandon sandbox", and do not chase hardware cycles

Reported by Frank O'Connor on LinkedIn, 30 September 2026, via VGC. The 268 cuts: Microsoft's own memo, 22 September 2026. We are repeating their reporting rather than claiming it.

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