Turn 10 Studios hit hard by Microsoft layoffs
The Turn 10 Studios, known for creating the Forza Motorsport series, has been significantly impacted by the recent wave of layoffs at Microsoft. This studio is responsible for one of the longest-running and most popular Xbox franchises, which has led to the successful Forza Horizon series.
Reports from Jason Schreier indicated that Turn 10 was anticipating layoffs, resulting in nearly 50% of its employees being let go. The exact number of individuals affected by these layoffs has not been disclosed.
While it is estimated that between 200 and 500 people are employed at Turn 10 based on information from LinkedIn, the specific number of employees affected by the recent cuts at Microsoft remains unknown.
Impact on Other Studios
In addition to Turn 10 Studios, other studios working on popular franchises like Call of Duty, such as Raven Software, have also experienced layoffs as part of the recent restructuring at Microsoft.
