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World's Edge is the dedicated studio for the Age of Empires franchise, now part of Xbox Game Studios. The studio released Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition at X019 in London, available on Windows 10, Xbox Game Pass for PC and Ultimate, and Steam. Led by Shannon Loftis, World's Edge also revealed a first look at Age of Empires IV during the event. The tag covers news and updates related to this studio's work on the Age of Empires series, including definitive editions and new installments.
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    Xbox Eliminates 268 Roles as World's Edge Moves Under Activision

    Shannon Loftis, a former Microsoft executive who led Age of Empires studio World's Edge, publicly criticized Xbox CEO Asha Sharma after Xbox eliminated 268 roles on September 22, 2026. In a now-deleted Threads post, she mocked Sharma's "clarity is kindness" motto, and she also posted a LinkedIn...
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