Fallout 76 Players Target Xbox Chief Phil Spencer's Virtual Camp Amid Studio Closures

In-game protests reflect broader discontent with Xbox's recent decisions to shut down several game development studios.

Fallout 76 players have repeatedly nuked the in-game camp of Phil Spencer, head of Xbox, using the game's nuclear attack feature.
The virtual attacks began after Xbox announced the closure of popular studios like Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin, sparking outcry from the gaming community.
While some players framed their actions as protests, others described them as personal challenges within the game's role-playing context.
Phil Spencer, known for his active gaming presence, responded to the attacks with non-aggressive in-game gestures, such as waving.
The incidents have fueled discussions and memes within the gaming community, highlighting player dissatisfaction with Xbox's management decisions.