Microsoft anuncia gran reestructuración de Xbox, recorta 3.200 empleos y vende estudios

What Xbox's layoffs, massive reboot say about the gaming industry

KUOW • 10 de jul 17:29

Microsoft announced a plan to eliminate 3,200 positions at Xbox over the next fiscal year, describing it as the most significant restructuring in the unit's history, as analysts cite rising hardware costs and shifting consumer attention as drivers.

Microsoft approves thousands of H-1B visas while Xbox cuts 1,600 jobs

Fox News • 9 de jul 16:20

Microsoft received approval for 2,273 H-1B visas this year while announcing a layoff of 1,600 employees in its Xbox division, prompting criticism from some public figures and online commentators.

Xbox cuts impacted 158 ZeniMax workers in Texas and 52 Obsidian employees in California

Game File | Stephen Totilo • 8 de jul 17:41

Microsoft's Xbox division will cut 158 positions at ZeniMax facilities in Texas and 52 roles at Obsidian Entertainment in California, part of a broader plan to eliminate 3,200 gaming jobs by mid-2027.

Bethesda, id Software reportedly hit hard by Microsoft layoffs

Ars Technica • 7 de jul 19:52

Microsoft's recent round of cuts across its Xbox division has extended to its game studios, with roughly half of id Software's team and a significant portion of Bethesda staff reportedly laid off.

Xbox Layoffs Announced: 1600 Now, 1600 More into 2028, Four Studios Leave and id Software Reportedly Gutted

Digital Foundry • 7 de jul 10:40

Microsoft said up to 3,200 Xbox staff will be laid off by March 2028, with 1,600 cuts taking effect immediately, and four internal studios will exit the Xbox brand.

Microsoft to cut thousands of jobs, Xbox to be hit hard

DW.com • 7 de jul 00:46

Microsoft announced a reduction of about 4,800 positions, including roughly 3,200 jobs in its Xbox gaming division, as part of a cost-cutting effort. Executives said the cuts will not be offset by artificial-intelligence replacements.

Microsoft cuts 4,800 across Xbox, sales divisions, redeploys hundreds more

The Seattle Times • 6 de jul 22:30

Microsoft will eliminate about 4,800 positions, including roughly 1,600 in its Xbox division, as part of a broader effort to manage headcount and costs amid AI-related spending.

Microsoft lays off nearly 5,000 employees across Xbox, commercial sales

TechCrunch • 6 de jul 15:08

Microsoft announced a reduction of about 4,800 positions, representing 2.1% of its global staff, with the Xbox division losing 1,600 roles as part of a broader restructuring.

Microsoft is selling off four Xbox studios as part of significant gaming cuts

The Verge • 6 de jul 13:31

Microsoft announced a restructuring that will see about 3,200 positions eliminated and four Xbox studios—Double Fine, Compulsion Games, Ninja Theory and Undead Labs—transition to new ownership.