Microsoft to announce additional Xbox staff cuts as part of studio consolidation
Microsoft plans to lay off hundreds of Xbox employees today, part of a broader restructuring that aims to consolidate several game studios and reach a total of 3,200 cuts by June 2027.
Microsoft is set to announce another round of layoffs affecting Xbox staff today, according to sources familiar with the company's plans. The reductions are part of a larger restructuring effort that includes consolidating several of its game studios. The cuts are expected to involve hundreds of employees and contribute toward a target of 3,200 Xbox-related layoffs by the end of June 2027.
"Consolidate several of its game studios," the report said. The move follows earlier announcements of workforce reductions within the division and reflects Microsoft's ongoing effort to streamline its gaming operations.