Xbox studio inXile Entertainment says no one was hurt after a reported drive-by shooting at its office in Tustin, California. An Xbox spokesperson said the company is “relieved that no one was hurt” and is working closely with law enforcement. Tustin police told Aftermath that a suspect was taken into custody on Friday, November 13, and that the investigation is ongoing.
This post covers only what police and inXile’s parent company have said publicly.
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What inXile and Xbox have said
Xbox and inXile gave a statement to Kotaku and Aftermath. Kotaku attributes it to an Xbox spokesperson, and Aftermath to an inXile spokesperson:
“We’re relieved that no one was hurt at our inXile office. Our focus is on supporting our team, and we are working closely with law enforcement as they investigate.”
AI-generated illustration of a game studio workspace, not inXile's office
What police have confirmed
Aftermath reached out to the Tustin Police Department after receiving an anonymous tip. Sergeant Christopher Peterson confirmed the incident and described the response:
“Officers got there [on November 11]. They responded to a report of a drive-by shooting there. Located multiple shell casings. Nobody was hurt. Processed the crime scene, and then sometime [Friday] morning, a little before 11 [AM], they took a suspect into custody. And the investigation is still kind of ongoing as to where and why.”
Local news reports cited by Kotaku put the incident on November 11 at around 1:10 p.m., and say several bullets struck at least one building in the area and that five to eight shell casings were found. Kotaku reports that it understands the bullets hit the ground floor of the building that houses inXile. Aftermath reports the incident happened at Flight at Tustin Legacy, an office campus that is home to inXile and other businesses.
Key facts so far
| Question | What has been reported | Source |
|---|---|---|
| What happened | A reported drive-by shooting near the studio’s office building | Tustin police via Aftermath |
| When | Wednesday, November 11, around 1:10 p.m. local time | Local news, via Kotaku |
| Where | Tustin, California | Kotaku, Aftermath |
| Injuries | None; police say nobody was hurt | Tustin police, Xbox, inXile |
| Arrest | A suspect was taken into custody on Friday, November 13 | Tustin police via Aftermath |
| Motive | Not stated; police say the investigation is ongoing | Tustin police via Aftermath |
Police have not publicly named the suspect or given a reason for the shooting, and GamingRoute is not speculating about either.
About inXile Entertainment
inXile is best known for role-playing games such as the Wasteland series. Microsoft bought the studio in 2018, and it is now an Xbox first-party developer. Its next game is Clockwork Revolution, a steampunk action role-playing game that Kotaku reports is set to release in 2027 as an Xbox console exclusive.
AI-generated illustration evoking a steampunk setting, not artwork from Clockwork Revolution
What’s next
Police say the investigation is still open, so more details may follow from the Tustin Police Department. We will update this post if inXile, Xbox or police publish further official information. For other Xbox news, see our coverage of the Xbox 25th anniversary Game Pass additions and the Arkane Lyon buyer deadline.
Sources: statements from Xbox and inXile and from Sergeant Christopher Peterson of the Tustin Police Department, as reported by Kotaku and Aftermath. Information checked Saturday, November 14, 2026.
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