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Xbox Is Bracing for Major Layoffs and Possibly a Studio Closure
The Verge·Thursday, 11 June 2026
Microsoft's Xbox division is preparing for significant layoffs next month, according to sources familiar with the plans. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma had already hinted at making hard choices last month. Sources suggest the cuts could include a studio closure or other structural changes.
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Xbox is one of the biggest names in gaming globally. Layoffs and studio closures directly affect the games being made and could mean some projects get cancelled.
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