Microsoft oversees numerous internal studios creating Xbox titles, spanning Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda, and Activision Blizzard. As a new chapter begins, we’ve compiled an updated overview of Microsoft’s first-party teams and their active developments.
Xbox Game Studios
The Coalition
- Previous Project: Gears 5
- Current Projects: Gears of War: Reloaded / Gears of War: E-Day
Since 2015’s Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, The Coalition has dedicated itself to the franchise. Currently, it’s developing two titles: Gears of War: Reloaded for August 2025 and the undated Gears of War: E-Day.
Compulsion Games
- Previous Project: South of Midnight
- Current Project: TBA
After joining Microsoft post-We Happy Few, Compulsion recently concluded South of Midnight. Their next endeavor remains unannounced.
Double Fine Productions
- Previous Project: Psychonauts 2
- Current Project: Keeper
Acquired by Microsoft in 2019, Double Fine unveiled Keeper—a vibrant title slated for October 2025—after releasing Psychonauts 2 in 2021.
inXile Entertainment
- Previous Project: Wasteland 3
- Current Project: Clockwork Revolution
Post-Wasteland 3, inXile is now immersed in Clockwork Revolution, though its release timeframe remains unspecified.
Halo Studios
- Previous Project: Halo Infinite
- Current Project: Halo Reboot
The rebranded Halo Studios, transitioning from 343 Industries, now utilizes Unreal Engine 5 for multiple future Halo projects.
The Initiative
- Previous Project: N/A
- Current Project: Perfect Dark
Established in 2018, The Initiative collaborates with Crystal Dynamics on reviving the Perfect Dark series, announced in 2020.
Mojang Studios
- Previous Project: Minecraft
- Current Project: Minecraft
Mojang continues expanding the Minecraft universe with updates and collaborative spin-offs since its 2014 acquisition.
Ninja Theory
- Previous Project: Hellblade 2
- Current Project: Project: Mara
Following Hellblade 2’s 2024 launch, Ninja Theory is now developing the enigmatic Project: Mara without a confirmed release window.
Obsidian Entertainment
- Previous Project: Avowed
- Current Project: Grounded 2 / The Outer Worlds 2
Obsidian plans dual releases for 2025: Grounded 2 in July and The Outer Worlds 2 in October, continuing its prolific output post-acquisition.
Playground Games
- Previous Project: Forza Horizon 5
- Current Project: Fable
Playground shifts from Forza Horizon 5 to reimagining Fable, targeting a 2026 launch while likely developing future racing titles.
Rare
- Previous Project: Sea Of Thieves
- Current Project: Everwild
Rare sustains Sea of Thieves while progressing on Everwild, unveiled in 2019 without a release timeline.
Turn 10 Studios
- Previous Project: Forza Motorsport
- Current Project: TBA
Turn 10, architect of the Forza Motorsport series, recently rebooted the franchise in 2023 and now focuses on post-launch content.
Undead Labs
- Previous Project: State of Decay 2
- Current Project: State of Decay 3
Undead Labs remains dedicated to its signature series, developing State of Decay 3 without a confirmed release date.
World’s Edge
- Previous Project: Age of Mythology: Retold
- Current Project: TBA
World’s Edge, stewards of the Age series, supported Age of Mythology: Retold in 2024, with future plans undisclosed.
Bethesda
Arkane Lyon
- Previous Project: Deathloop
- Current Project: Marvel’s Blade
Arkane Lyon, acclaimed for Deathloop, now crafts Marvel’s Blade, anticipated to launch in coming years.
Bethesda Game Studios
- Previous Project: Starfield
- Current Project: The Elder Scrolls 6
Post-Starfield updates, Bethesda shifts focus to the highly anticipated Elder Scrolls 6, a cornerstone of Xbox’s future.
id Software
- Previous Project: DOOM: The Dark Ages
- Current Project: TBA
id Software continues refining DOOM with The Dark Ages’ post-launch content before embarking on new ventures.
MachineGames
- Previous Project: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
- Current Project: The Order Of Giants / TBA
MachineGames follows Indiana Jones with The Order of Giants DLC for 2025, while rumors suggest a new Wolfenstein entry.
ZeniMax Online Studios
- Previous Project: The Elder Scrolls Online
- Current Project: TBA
ZeniMax Online sustains The Elder Scrolls Online while reportedly exploring a new IP, though details remain unconfirmed.
Activision Blizzard King
Elsewhere Entertainment
- Previous Project: N/A
- Current Project: TBA
Announced in 2024, Elsewhere Entertainment focuses on an original, non-Call of Duty project described as a next-gen experience.
Infinity Ward
- Previous Project: Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
- Current Project: TBA
Infinity Ward, foundational to Call of Duty, is speculated to release its next franchise entry around 2026.