Microsoft CEO Endorses Xbox 'Streamlining' as 268 More Jobs Cut, More Layoffs Expected
NewsData.io · United States · Sep 26, 2026
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella expressed approval of Xbox's ongoing restructuring, calling the process 'great to see' after the gaming division laid off an additional 268 employees on top of 1,600 earlier this year. Xbox's Chief Creator Officer Matt Booty noted the company is 'roughly three-quarters of the way through' its restructuring, signaling further cuts ahead. Multiple game studios have been merged, shuttered, or handed off as part of a broad reset under new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. The continued downsizing in the gaming sector is a relevant signal for staffing firms serving the tech and creative industries.
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