Microsoft Xbox Plans to Cut Hundreds of Jobs in Major Restructure
· Technology · The Hindu, Times of India
Microsoft Xbox is preparing to cut hundreds of jobs while streamlining its studio operations. Under CEO Asha Sharma, the gaming division announced the most significant restructure in its history, aiming to reduce its headcount by approximately 3,200 throughout the 2027 financial year. Ms. Sharma cited margins significantly lower than rival platform and publishing businesses and stated that the business was not healthy. While player numbers reached over 200 million in the 2026 financial year, revenue growth did not match audience expansion. The company expects to return to growth by the end of the 2027 financial year.
Why it matters
The layoffs directly impact hundreds of employees across Xbox studios and signal a major strategic contraction as the gaming giant attempts to reverse lagging profit margins.
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