Why is Microsoft slashing 4,800 jobs? | Xbox

Last Updated: Jul 07 2026 | 5:05 PM IST

Microsoft is laying off 4,800 employees worldwide in one of its biggest restructurings in recent years. Most of the cuts are hitting its Xbox gaming division, even after years of heavy investments and the $69-billion Activision Blizzard acquisition. So, why is Microsoft shrinking one of its biggest businesses?

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