Microsoft is eliminating 4,800 jobs, or 2.1% of its workforce, with its Xbox gaming unit among the hardest hit, the company said Monday.

Primarily impacts Xbox, but cloud workers also hit

Microsoft has announced it is cutting 4,800 jobs, including many in its Xbox division. This represents about 2.1% of its global workforce.

Microsoft announced plans to lay off 4,800 employees on Monday, confirming Business Insider's earlier report.

Microsoft eliminated approximately 2.1% of its global workforce