Second wave of Xbox cuts reported to be happening this week, with "several" studios apparently facing consolidation
Microsoft's Xbox division is reportedly planning a second wave of layoffs this week, potentially affecting hundreds of employees and consolidating several studios. This follows a major restructuring in July and is part of Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's plan to return the gaming division to profitability by focusing on major franchises. The news has reportedly lowered morale among staff.
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- Entities
- id Software
- Microsoft
- Ninja Theory
- DOOM
- Studio Consolidation
- Layoffs
- Compulsion Games
- Activision Blizzard
- Bethesda
- Undead Labs
- Xbox
- Quake
- Fallout
- Game Development
- The Elder Scrolls
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