“Major job cuts” are set for Xbox.
That’s according to a Bloomberg report, which states these cuts will begin next week. While Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier said it is currently unclear how many people will be affected by the alleged job cuts, “it’s expected to be big”.
This would not be the first time Microsoft and Xbox have made headlines for layoffs in the last 18 months. Back in January 2024, 1900 people from across Microsoft’s video game teams were laid off. A further 650 staff were then let go that September.
Microsoft additionally laid off a “small” number of employees back in January of this year, while in May it was reported the company was laying off three percent of its workforce across the business.
Eurogamer has contacted Microsoft for further comment on today’s reported layoffs and will update as and when we know more.
Breaking: Microsoft is planning major job cuts at Xbox that will begin next week, sources tell Bloomberg News. Not yet clear how many people, but it’s expected to be big. This will be the fourth mass layoff at Xbox in the last 18 months. www.bloomberg.com/news/article…
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— Jason Schreier (@jasonschreier.bsky.social) June 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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