The head of The Coalition, the studio responsible for Gears of War: E-Day, has responded to concerns about possible layoffs and the timeline for the next Gears of War game. Despite the recent layoff of the narrative director just one week before E-Day entered early access, the studio has not yet faced budget cuts. However, Eurogamer reported that internal worries about future layoffs are growing, with sources suggesting the studio may undergo restructuring later this year—possibly under a new parent company such as Activision. Microsoft has been reshaping its gaming division under the leadership of Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. This restructuring has already led to nearly 2,000 job losses this year, with more cuts expected. Several studios are being moved under different management or are in the process of closing. For instance, Rare, known for Halo and Sea of Thieves, is now under Activision's supervision, while Obsidian, the creator of Grounded, is now managed by Bethesda, the developer of Fallout. Mike Crump, director of The Coalition, addressed questions about layoffs by urging the team to focus on what they can control, particularly the development of a high-quality game that players will enjoy. He praised E-Day as a "solid foundation" for future Gears of War titles and suggested that the next game in the series will be "much faster to develop." Microsoft has reaffirmed its commitment to continuing the Gears of War story and resolving the unresolved plot points from Gears 5, even with the release of the prequel E-Day. It remains unclear whether The Coalition will have the chance to develop the next Gears of War game, given the ongoing restructuring and potential changes in how the studio is managed. The future of the franchise—and the studio behind it—depends on how Microsoft's broader reorganization plays out.