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Xbox announces 'the most significant restructure' in its history — and it'll cause 1,600 'painful' job losses today and numerous studio sales

The rumors were true: Xbox announces thousands of job layoffs and some serious studio restructuring

TechRadar · Jul 6

Xbox hardware "is safe" from mass layoffs with a focus on innovation to reduce the material cost of Helix

Xbox hardware dodges mass cuts. Next-gen Project Helix is safe as engineers innovate to lower material costs.

Windows Central · Jul 6

Every studio affected by Xbox’s ‘reset’ – July 2026 layoffs

A dark day.

Destructoid · Jul 6

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Xbox parts ways with 4 studios, with South of Midnight and Psychonauts devs going independent as Arkane begins "required consultation" to "review potential strategic options"

This comes as part of the "most significant restructure in Xbox history," per CEO Asha Sharma

GamesRadar · Jul 6

Xbox is laying off 3,200 people and dumping 4 studios in 'the most significant restructure in Xbox history'

Compulsion, Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and Undead Labs are out, and the future doesn't sound very good for Arkane either.

PC Gamer · Jul 6

Microsoft Sheds More Than 2% Of Its Staff As Xbox Division Undergoes Major Reorganization

Microsoft announced its laying off more than 2% of its workforce, which is largely affecting the Xbox division.

International Business Times · Jul 6

Microsoft is cutting 3,200 Xbox employees, and half of them will be eliminated today in "the most significant restructure in Xbox history"

"Today’s decisions do not reflect their talent or dedication," new Xbox CEO says of staff

GamesRadar · Jul 6

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Xbox CEO confirms massive wave of 1,600 layoffs today, with even more still to come

She called it " the most significant restructure" in company history.

Destructoid · Jul 6

Xbox's big "reset" cuts: Compulsion, Double Fine, Undead Labs, Ninja Theory to leave Xbox — 3,200 roles to be removed

Xbox's expected cuts have been revealed. It'll be the single biggest staff reduction event in the platform's history — although no announced projects have been cancelled, and no studios have been closed (so far).

Windows Central · Jul 6

Windows Central Podcast: The path ahead for Xbox with Jez Corden

On this week's episode: Zac and Jez discuss the state of Xbox as a business, recent rumors around studio closures, and what Microsoft is planning for Project Helix.,

Windows Central · Jul 5

Change is afoot at Xbox's Arkane Studios and MachineGames — with Machine's co-founder taking over Arkane's operations (UPDATE)

MachineGames Studio Director and co-founder Jerk Gustafsson is seemingly taking over leadership of Arkane from the latter's president, Leonard Bendel, who has resigned.

Windows Central · Jul 4

Obsidian reportedly safe from Xbox studio closures despite fears the RPG powerhouse was in negotiations to avoid shutdown

The iconic dev behind Fallout: New Vegas, Grounded, Star Wars: KOTOR 2, and more

GamesRadar · Jul 2

The July Purge: Microsoft Reportedly Plans Thousands of Layoffs as AI Restructuring Hits Xbox, Sales

Microsoft is reportedly planning fresh July layoffs affecting thousands in Xbox, sales and consulting as its AI‑driven restructuring reshapes jobs across the tech giant.

International Business Times UK · Jul 2

Fantasy meets reality: Why turmoil at Xbox is impacting IO Interactive and Project Fantasy

007: First Light and new Hitman: World of Assassination updates sent IOI on a victory lap – a publishing partner just spoiled the party

GamesRadar · Jul 2

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Windows Central · Jul 2

What does Xbox's Matthew Ball mean when he says "We are working very hard to rethink everything that we can about Helix"?

In a recent interview, Xbox Chief Strategy Officer said that the firm's next console "Helix" is being rethought. What exactly does he mean by this? Let's speculate, for funsies.

The Times of India · Jul 1

Microsoft layoffs: Up to 5,500 jobs at risk as AI push sparks fresh H1-B debate

Microsoft is preparing to cut around 5,500 jobs in another round of layoffs as it continues shifting billions of dollars towards artificial intelligence (AI), with the expected move also reigniting debate over the company's use of the H1-B visa programme.

International Business Times UK · Jul 1

Microsoft to Cut Thousands Across Sales, Consulting and Xbox as Fiscal Year Ends — Are You At Risk?

Microsoft plans to cut under 2.5% of its workforce next week across sales, consulting, and Xbox, with agency contractors already laid off before the fiscal year even closed.

Windows Central · Jun 29

"Not on Xbox Game Pass This Year": I can't believe Activision now has to spell it out for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4

Activision is explicitly advertising that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will not launch on Xbox Game Pass this year, raising questions about Microsoft's subscription strategy while promoting pre-orders and early campaign access.

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Windows Central · Jun 29

Is Xbox freezing third-party Xbox Game Pass deals? Here's what's being said, and why I don't buy it.

A new report suggested that Microsoft is freezing money for new third-party Xbox Game Pass deals. I don't buy it.

Windows Central · Jun 29

Windows 11 just changed the name of Xbox mode (kind of)

Xbox mode is now XBOX mode in the latest Windows Insider builds. The update is part of a rebrand of XBOX that's rolling out.

Player One · Jun 29

Microsoft's Changes to Xbox Game Pass May be for the Worse, Claims Insider

The Xbox Game Pass is reportedly getting drastic changes to its features and offerings, according to an insider.

Windows Central · Jun 28

Spyro is back with a new game, but the team bringing him to life had to overcome a near‑collapse to finish the project

As pressure to right the XBOX ship continues to bear down on the studios that make our favorite games, the recent reveal of Spyro: A Realm Beyond proves that full-stop closure of established studios isn’t the only way to balance the books. Instead of closing, Toys for Bob was able…

Tom’s Guide · Jun 25

Microsoft blames "components crisis" for rising Xbox prices amidst AI greed, which was partly caused by...Microsoft?

Xbox announced new price increases for the Xbox Series X and S and sunsetting of the 2TB version.

Windows Central · Jun 25

Microsoft and Xbox announce another console price hike, and this one is steep — things may get even worse in 2027, all thanks to AI and memory shortages

The cost of Xbox Series X|S consoles is about to climb by $100 or more, with Microsoft announcing new price hikes amid tech's ongoing hardware crisis.

Windows Central · Jun 24

Is Xbox CEO Asha Sharma right that "gaming is unaffordable" for many? We asked you — and you had a scathing message for Microsoft in your answers

We asked our readers if they agreed with Xbox CEO Asha Sharma that gaming has become unaffordable for many, and their answer has been loud and clear.

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