Microsoft Cuts 268 Xbox Jobs Amid Ongoing Reset

Microsoft announced a week‑long round of layoffs that cut 268 positions across its gaming division, part of a broader Xbox reset that has been underway for two years. The company also shuffled major studios and franchises, a move that follows earlier mass cuts that began in early 2024. Current and former Xbox employees report that the repeated shutdowns of studios and the constant reshuffling have taken a toll on morale. The latest round of job cuts underscores the continued scale of the restructuring and the uncertainty facing the division’s future projects.