Microsoft’s Xbox division is reportedly preparing for another round of layoffs affecting “hundreds” of employees, with reports suggesting the changes occur this week. The new coverage ties the expected job cuts to a broader restructuring effort, described as consolidating multiple studios within Xbox Game Studios.
Multiple outlets point to The Information as the source of the reporting, and they frame this as a “second wave” following earlier cuts earlier this year. Microsoft previously confirmed layoffs of more than 3,000 roles across its gaming division, including the elimination of about 1,600 positions at one stage, alongside studio closures or departures in July.
While the outlets largely agree on the timing and scale—“hundreds” and “this week”—they differ in emphasis. Some stress the studio consolidation aspect, while others focus more directly on workforce reductions. None of the provided summaries indicate how many studios would be affected or which teams are specifically targeted, beyond references to “several” studios facing consolidation.
