Microsoft Cuts More Xbox Jobs in Latest Round of Layoffs
NewsData.io · United States · Sep 26, 2026
Microsoft has initiated another round of job cuts at its Xbox division, with CEO Satya Nadella describing the restructuring as a positive 'streamlining' of operations. The moves are part of what Xbox is calling a broader 'reset' phase, following prior rounds of gaming-sector layoffs at the company. Recruiters may see a new wave of candidates from Microsoft's gaming and publishing teams entering the market.
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