Playground Games and Turn 10 will come together as one studio focused on the Forza and Fable franchises, Xbox announced on September 22. The company says the studios have been creative and franchise partners for more than a decade and that their work will formally move into one team.
The reorganization is part of a larger Xbox plan to operate fewer business units, align groups that already work closely together, and focus publishing expertise. The update names Forza and Fable as the franchises for the combined studio, but does not provide staffing details or a new organization chart.
What happens to Playground Games and Turn 10?
Xbox says the two studios will come together as one studio. It describes the move as formalizing a partnership that has lasted for more than a decade. Turn 10 and Playground Games have both contributed to the Forza franchise; Xbox’s update now identifies one studio focused on both Forza and Fable.
The announcement does not say that either studio’s games are being cancelled, delayed, or renamed. It also does not disclose which developers will work on each franchise, whether existing teams will retain separate project groups, or when the organizational change will be complete.
What the combined studio means for Forza
Forza is explicitly included in the new studio’s focus. Xbox did not identify a specific Forza title, announce a new game, or share a release date. The Forza Horizon 5 image above is a franchise illustration, not a screenshot from a newly announced game.
For players, the announcement confirms an organizational change around the franchise, rather than a product update. No details about future Forza Motorsport or Forza Horizon releases were part of the September 22 message.
Fable is also part of the studio’s remit
The new studio is also set to focus on Fable. Xbox’s statement does not provide new details about the game’s story, gameplay, platforms, release window, or development progress. It names the franchise as part of the combined studio’s work, while leaving any individual game updates for a future announcement.
Playground Games and Turn 10: frequently asked questions
Are Playground Games and Turn 10 becoming one studio?
Yes. Xbox says they will come together as one studio focused on Forza and Fable.
Does the change affect Forza and Fable release dates?
The update does not announce a release date or a delay for either franchise.
Did Xbox announce a new Forza or Fable game?
No new game details were included. The announcement describes the studio structure and the franchises it will focus on.
How long have the studios worked together?
Xbox says Playground Games and Turn 10 have been creative and franchise partners for more than a decade.
Source: Xbox Wire: Continuing Our Reset.
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