# Double Fine Breaks Free From Xbox

URL: https://technosports.co.in/double-fine-breaks-free-from-xbox/  
Published: 2026-07-29  
Updated: 2026-07-29  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Double Fine is officially going independent! After a long run under Microsoft’s umbrella, the studio is cutting ties to navigate the shifting industry landscape. Unfortunately, the transition comes with a heavy cost: staff layoffs. While leadership aims to secure the studio’s future, the team is shrinking significantly. Can Tim Schafer’s crew thrive solo in this brutal, high-stakes gaming market?