Microsoft is laying off 268 Xbox staffers and Ninja Theory may close

Microsoft is laying off approximately 268 Xbox employees as part of a significant gaming business restructure. These cuts follow 1,600 layoffs in July and are part of a broader reduction of 3,200 roles. Reports also suggest that developer Ninja Theory may face closure during this transition.
Microsoft is laying off around 260 Xbox employees today, as part of an ongoing "reset" of its gaming business. 1,600 Xbox employees were impacted by layoffs in July, with Xbox CEO Asha Sharma describing the cuts as "the most significant restructure in Xbox history." Today's layoffs are part of the 3,200 roles that were previously […]
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