Microsoft is reshuffling its first-party game development teams, a move that changes which studios report to which divisions. This restructuring places Rare under Activision and shifts Obsidian Entertainment to Bethesda. These changes matter because they alter the internal management structure for developers working on Xbox and Bethesda titles.
Microsoft reshuffles first-party teams with Rare joining Activision and Obsidian moving to Bethesda
Rare, the studio known for franchises like Banjo-Kazooie and Perfect Dark, is being moved under Activision. This shift places the developer within the Activision Blizzard structure rather than under the previous Xbox Game Studios hierarchy. The move signals a realignment of resources and reporting lines within Microsoft's gaming division.
Obsidian Entertainment, the developer behind titles such as Fallout: New Vegas and The Outer Worlds, is now placed under Bethesda. This change groups the studio with Bethesda Game Studios, which is also part of the Microsoft portfolio. The restructuring aims to consolidate development efforts under the Bethesda brand.
Microsoft is restructuring its first-party studios to streamline operations across its gaming divisions. The company confirmed that Rare is moving under Activision and Obsidian Entertainment is moving under Bethesda. These organizational changes take effect immediately as part of a broader corporate adjustment.
Source: Insider Gaming
