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The article says Microsoft pulling funding reduced IO Interactive’s revenue and triggered layoffs, but IO insists Project Fantasy will still be developed and “see the light of day.” It does not provide specific changes to the project’s development timeline or release window, only that the studio must adapt to short-term consequences including staffing decisions. Answered

The article says EA cut 300 to 400 jobs in 2025, including around 100 roles at Respawn Entertainment tied to a canceled Titanfall project. It also reports March 2026 layoffs across its Battlefield studios, hitting Criterion, DICE, Motive, and Ripple Effect. Answered

The layoffs will cause ZeniMax Online Studios to shift and delay previously shared ESO roadmaps and patch schedules while the smaller team evaluates remaining work and locks down an updated schedule. Publicly the studio says roadmaps beyond Season One will be reassessed and they will step back to establish a clear timeline before sharing concrete details. Answered

The primary article reports that multiple divisions across Xbox were affected, including sales and marketing, QA, and level design, and that a substantial portion of ZeniMax Online Studios was let go, but it does not specify which ZOS teams or roles (for example QA, live operations, or DLC teams) were disproportionately impacted. This question cannot be answered from this article. Answered