Xbox has announced that Playground Games, the developer behind the Forza Horizon series, and Turn 10 Studios, the creator of the original Forza franchise, will merge into a single studio. This new combined entity will focus on the development of both the Forza and Fable franchises.
The announcement was made by Xbox's chief content officer Matt Booty in a memo shared on Xbox Wire on September 22. This move is part of a broader restructuring effort at Xbox that began with significant layoffs in July.
Booty stated that Playground and Turn 10 have been creative partners for over a decade, and this merger will formally consolidate their efforts into one team. The decision aims to streamline development and focus resources on these key Xbox franchises.