Multiple reports say Microsoft is preparing for major layoffs affecting its Xbox business next month, citing a report by Bloomberg. The accounts indicate the company plans to reduce headcount as part of broader restructuring, though specific details on the number of roles cut, which teams are affected, and the exact timing beyond “next month” are not provided in the excerpts. The reports describe the layoffs as “major,” reflecting that the scale is expected to be significant within the Xbox organization. At the same time, no outlet in the provided materials specifies whether layoffs will be limited to particular functions such as engineering, publishing, or corporate roles, nor whether they will be paired with other measures such as hiring freezes or changes to product plans. Microsoft has not been quoted directly in the information shared here, and there is no additional confirmation or response included in the excerpts. The reporting therefore centers on Bloomberg’s account of forthcoming reductions tied to Microsoft’s Xbox operations, with further details pending clarification from the company.