Xbox Game Studios

Xbox Game Studios is Microsoft’s powerhouse of game development, delivering some of the most iconic and beloved franchises in gaming. Established in 2000 and rebranded in 2019, the studio encompasses a diverse portfolio of first-party developers, including 343 Industries (Halo), The Coalition (Gears of War), Playground Games (Forza Horizon, Fable), Obsidian Entertainment (The Outer Worlds), Mojang Studios (Minecraft), and many more. With the 2021 acquisitions of ZeniMax Media and Activision Blizzard, Xbox Game Studios significantly expanded its reach, adding renowned studios like Bethesda Game Studios (The Elder Scrolls), id Software (DOOM), and Blizzard Entertainment (Overwatch). This strategic growth has bolstered Xbox’s lineup, offering a vast array of titles across console, PC, and cloud platforms, all accessible through services like Xbox Game Pass.