Microsoft shows commitment to gamers with five new game studios

At E3 2018, Microsoft announced that it is acquiring four new studios and forming a new studio to create exclusive titles for Xbox and Windows 10 platform. Find the details about the new studios below.

The Initiative: 

This is a brand new 1st party studio based in Santa Monica, led by Darrell Gallagher who brings 20 years of industry experience including leading Crystal Dynamics and Tomb Raider franchise.

Playground Games:

The popular studio behind Forza Horizon series is now part of Microsoft Studios. Apart from the Forza series, they are working on two exciting open-world projects.

Undead Labs:

Microsoft is acquiring Undead labs, the developers of the State of Decay franchise.

Ninja Theory:

Ninja Theory has joined Microsoft Studios. The BAFTA Award-Winning developer of Hellblade, DmC, Enslaved and Heavenly Sword.

Compulsion Games:

Microsoft is acquiring video game developer Compulsion Games, makers of the games We Happy Few and Contrast.

Huge news today for Microsoft Studios as we grow our investment in our existing internal teams and double our development studios with 5 new creative partners joining the family! #XboxE3 pic.twitter.com/2QeppNnKYb

— Aaron Greenberg ??????U (@aarongreenberg) June 10, 2018