Xbox's World's Edge Hit by Layoffs, Game Cancelled?

World's Edge, the Xbox studio behind Age of Empires, may have cancelled a project after layoffs and a shift to Activision, according to a former engineer's departure note.

Did you hear the latest about Xbox's World's Edge? The studio behind Age of Empires has been in the headlines, and not for a good reason. It looks like they've been hit hard by the recent round of Xbox layoffs, and there's chatter that a game might have been cancelled as part of a shift to Activision.

Yesterday, we covered some of the Xbox layoffs from this week, and how developers like The Coalition and World's Edge were involved. Now, World's Edge is getting a lot of attention online today. The main reason? A suggestion that a game—or at least a "project"—has been cancelled at the studio following its shift to Activision.

A former Senior Software Engineer at the studio specifically referred to this in their departure note. That's a pretty big hint that something was indeed shelved. While we don't have official confirmation from Xbox or World's Edge, the departure note adds weight to the rumours.

So, what does this mean for you? If you're a fan of Age of Empires or other real-time strategy games from World's Edge, this could be concerning. The studio has been a key part of Xbox's PC strategy, and any cancellation is a loss. Plus, the shift to Activision might signal a change in focus for the team.

Of course, layoffs are always tough, and this week has been rough for many Xbox studios. The Coalition and World's Edge are just two of the teams affected. It's a reminder of the ongoing challenges in the gaming industry, even for big players like Xbox.

We'll keep an eye on this story and update you if we hear anything official. In the meantime, what do you think about these layoffs and the potential cancellation? Will you be picking up any World's Edge games in the future? Let us know in the comments.