Xbox Game Studios
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| Xbox Game Studios | |
| Type | Division of Microsoft Gaming |
|---|---|
| Founded | March 2000 (Microsoft Games) 2001 (Microsoft Game Studios) 2011 (Microsoft Studios) February 5, 2019 (Xbox Game Studios) |
| Headquarters | Redmond, Washington, USA |
| Key people | not disclosed |
| Industry | video games |
| Products | video games |
| Number of people | not disclosed |
| Website | http://xbox.com/xbox-game-studios |
Xbox Game Studios is a division of Microsoft Gaming.
Microsoft Games
Microsoft Games was founded in March 2000.
Microsoft Game Studios
In 2001, Microsoft Games was renamed Microsoft Game Studios.
Microsoft Studios
In 2011, Microsoft Game Studios was renamed Microsoft Studios.
Xbox Game Studios
In 2019, Microsoft Studios was renamed Xbox Game Studios.
Current subsidiaries
| Title | Foundation | Acquisition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activision | 1979 | 2023 | |
| Double Fine Productions | 2000 | 2019 | |
| Mojang Studios | 2009 | 2014 | |
| Ninja Theory | 2000 | 2018 | |
| Obsidian Entertainment | 2003 | 2018 | |
| Playground Games | 2010 | 2018 | |
| Rare | 1985 | 2002 | |
| ZeniMax Media | 1999 | 2021 |
Former subsidiaries
| Title | Foundation | Years under Microsoft | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bungie | 1991 | 2000-2007 | Became an independent company on October 1, 2007. Acquired by Sony Interactive Entertainment on February 1, 2022. |
