Microsoft Xbox Confirms 268 More Job Cuts in Second Round of Studio Layoffs
NewsData.io · United States · Sep 22, 2026
Microsoft has confirmed 268 additional layoffs at Xbox as part of a sweeping studio reorganization, including the proposed closure of Ninja Theory and structural changes across Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda, Activision, and Blizzard. This follows an initial round of 1,600 redundancies from a previously announced plan to cut 3,200 employees. CEO Asha Sharma cited over-expansion and organizational fragmentation as drivers, noting platform headcount grew 40% while player base and play time declined. The restructuring signals continued contraction in the gaming sector, reducing hiring demand for specialized game development and studio operations roles.
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