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Microsoft Cuts Jobs in Xbox Division

Updated 2026-07-08 17:25 UTC 1 source Negative

Microsoft announced significant layoffs and studio closures within its Xbox division, citing the need to streamline operations. The cuts come as the company reassesses its focus on gaming.

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The Verge
This week, Microsoft took a huge ax to its Xbox business. The company announced that it would be laying off 1,600 workers now, 1,600 more over the next fiscal year, and that it would be shedding four studios. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma hasn't been shy about why she's making such dramatic cuts, saying in a
2026-07-08 17:10 UTC
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