Microsoft's Xbox Division Facing Further Layoffs

Microsoft is reportedly planning further layoffs in its Xbox gaming division as early as next week. This follows the 6,000 job cuts in May and will impact the Xbox distribution and sales organizations, potentially affecting operations in some parts of central Europe. The move is part of a broader restructuring effort as Microsoft prepares for its next generation of consoles. These layoffs are the latest in a series of significant cuts in the gaming industry over the past 18 months, following the 1,900 Activision Blizzard and Xbox employee layoffs in January 2024 and the closure of several game studios in May 2024.