Microsoft announces 4,800 job cuts, with its Xbox division reducing staff by 20% and planning to spin off four gaming studios into independent entities.
Xbox division to lay off 3,200 employees
Jul 06, 2026
09:48 pm
What's the storyMicrosoft is laying off 4,800 employees or 2.1% of its workforce.
The company's Xbox division is particularly affected by the layoffs, with about one-fifth of its staff set to lose their jobs.
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