The studio behind Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time! is going private and working on a new title.
"Consistent with broader trends in the gaming industry, Activision was already planning on eliminating a significant number of jobs while still operating as an independent company," Microsoft says.
Amidst mass layoffs across new parent company Microsoft, Toys for Bob has reportedly lost a significant chunk of its workforce, along with shutting down its office.
Sledgehammer Games is one of several studios across Microsoft's entire gaming division to be affected by widespread layoffs.
Players will also be able to use vehicles to navigate the map, while more linear missions will also be featured, a report has claimed.
Leaks have previously claimed that first-party Xbox titles like Sea of Thieves and Hi-Fi Rush are headed to PlayStation and Switch.
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The widespread layoffs will impact Xbox, ZeniMax, and Activision Blizzard, as Microsoft's gaming arm looks to "align on a strategy and an execution plan with a sustainable cost structure."
Activision's shooter was the best-selling game of the month in the US, while both PS5 and Xbox enjoyed year-on-year sales increases.
Other than 2013, 2018, and now 2023, Call of Duty has been the United States' best-selling game every year since 2009.
"In my first month it came out he threatened to have an employee killed," says former Demonware developer Christina Pollock.
The next title in the reboot saga is allegedly "already well into development", with Modern Warfare 3 reportedly doing well.
Leaked documents reveal Sony is concerned about the "incredible strategic value" Activision's acquisition will provide to Microsoft.
The company was sued by California’s Civil Rights Department in 2021 following reports of widespread sexual harassment and racial discrimination against employees.
It's now the second best-selling game of 2023 year-to-date, with Call of Duty HQ ranking second in monthly active users.
While DMZ is still playable in Call of Duty, its progression is entirely cut off from Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone.
Four new multiplayer maps and the return of Gunfight kick off the season on December 6th, with new modes and Ranked Play coming later.
After a below-average reception from fans and critics, Activision's latest sequel in the series has been discounted on consoles.
The "Snaking" exploit is only available for keyboard and mouse users, but cross-platform play means console players are also affected.
Is it time for Call of Duty to move on?
