Xbox Braces for More Cuts as Pokémon Leaks and Destiny Fans Claim a Win

Xbox is preparing to lay off hundreds more employees this week, with studio consolidations expected alongside the cuts. The news lands as the platform continues to restructure its first-party operations — and comes at a fraught moment for Bungie, the former Xbox studio now mapping out its own recovery, with leadership publicly stating they are ready to do the work ahead.

Destiny 2 players, meanwhile, declared a victory after months of campaigning against the game's skill-based matchmaking, drawing a direct comparison to the Call of Duty community, where a YouTuber has now launched a similar petition following the apparent success of those protests. Both situations reflect a growing pattern of players using organized pressure to push back on core design decisions.

Pokémon leaks are generating considerable noise: alleged footage of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire in HD has reignited speculation about Switch ports, while details on Pokémon Winds tease a Pokédex too large to complete. Separately, a scalper was reportedly arrested after a physical altercation at a Target drop for Pokémon's 30th anniversary products. On the RPG side, Diablo 5 surfaced with details about its structure — three stories spanning past, present, and future — and Final Fantasy VII Revelation was confirmed to include an auto level-up option for players who bypass side quests.