“Gears of War Boss Promises Faster Development for Next Game Amid Xbox Layoffs” — what this page in the network covers. The Coalition, the Microsoft-owned studio behind the Gears of War franchise, has largely avoided the sweeping layoffs that have hit Xbox under CEO Asha Sharma's push for profitability. Studio head Rod Fergusson addressed concerns about development timelines, confirming that the next Gears of War title won't take seven years to make, a clear nod to the lengthy gap between Gears 5 and the upcoming Gears of War: E-Day.
While Fergusson danced around direct questions about layoffs, his comments signal a strategic shift toward more efficient production cycles within Microsoft's gaming division. The Coalition's resilience stands in contrast to widespread cuts across Xbox, as Sharma works to streamline operations and return the gaming arm to financial health. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.