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Microsoft lays off 650 more employees from its gaming division, mainly affecting corporate and support roles.
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The layoffs are part of Microsoft’s efforts to restructure its gaming business after acquiring Activision Blizzard.
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No games, devices, or studios are being cancelled or closed as a result of these layoffs.
Microsoft has announced another round of layoffs, cutting 650 jobs from its gaming division. This move is part of the company’s efforts to restructure its gaming business after acquiring Activision Blizzard last year. The layoffs mainly affect corporate and support roles, according to a memo from Xbox chief Phil Spencer.
Since the acquisition, Microsoft has been making adjustments to how its gaming teams work. These latest job cuts follow an earlier round of layoffs this year, where 1,900 employees were let go. In total, 2,550 jobs have been cut from Microsoft’s gaming business since the acquisition.
Despite the challenges, Microsoft’s gaming division has seen revenue growth, mainly due to Activision Blizzard’s contribution. The company is also preparing to release several new games and products, including Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and new Xbox consoles. Phil Spencer assured employees that no games, devices, or studios are being cancelled or closed as a result of these layoffs.
