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Microsoft Layoffs Impact Game Development, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Profitable Pre-Release

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Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard and subsequent layoffs have impacted game development pipelines. The Elder Scrolls Online is adjusting its Crown Store offerings due to reduced team bandwidth following these layoffs. Separately, the game S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has already turned a profit before its release, thanks to an exclusivity deal with Microsoft for Xbox. AI

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Microsoft Layoffs Impact Game Development, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Profitable Pre-Release

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