Summary
- Bloomberg reported that Microsoft will cut jobs in its Xbox gaming division next week as part of a big company reorganisation.
- This will be the fourth major layoff at Xbox in just 18 months.
- Some sales roles will be cut and replaced by third-party companies.
- Sources say Xbox operations in central Europe might shrink or close.
- Microsoft hasn’t revealed exact numbers or which teams will be hit.
Sources Reveal New Xbox Gaming Division Layoffs Coming
The news comes from Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier, who spoke with people familiar with the matter but asked not to be named. According to these insiders, Xbox managers are expecting big cuts across the division next week.
This follows three other large layoffs at Xbox last year and the closure of some Xbox studios. The cuts are part of a larger Microsoft plan to reorganise before its fiscal year ends on June 30.
Sales Cuts and Regional Changes
Reports from The Verge’s Tom Warren say some layoffs will come from sales roles, with Microsoft planning to replace these jobs with third-party firms.
It’s also said that Xbox might reduce or even stop its operations in some parts of central Europe. Microsoft has not yet officially commented on the layoffs or provided details on how many employees will be affected.
These moves come after Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, with pressure on Xbox to improve profit margins.
Fans and employees alike are waiting for more information as the situation develops.
