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Microsoft Xbox cuts 3,200 jobs, divests four studios

Published 4 July 2026

Microsoft has initiated a major restructuring of its Xbox gaming division, cutting 3,200 jobs and divesting four game studios in what the company calls a historic reset. The move is part of broader corporate layoffs totaling 4,800 employees globally, with 1,600 of the Xbox cuts taking effect immediately.

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