Ryuu96 on 29 February 2024
I think Bungie had to buy themselves back but Twisted Pixel were just let go for free? It probably depends on the size of the studio.
Some XGS limited integrated studios (Obsidian/Double Fine) have in the past strongly hinted that their contracts with Microsoft allow for them to leave too, if they want to, due to the fact that they're limited integrated it's a simple process.
ABK is limited integrated, by extension so would Toys for Bob, they'd be a small studio now (~80) and own no IPs so Microsoft may have just let them go for free. Plus they may get a publishing agreement out of it, so it may end up more financially beneficial to them.
Last edited by Ryuu96 - on 29 February 2024
