Massive Xbox Layoffs Rumored
Major Xbox restructuring is rumored for next week. Here is what it means for your favorite studios. 🎮
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Every single first-party Xbox studio is rumored to face headcount reductions as early as next week. According to a report from Windows Central, Microsoft is planning decisive cost-cutting measures to boost the brand's profitability.
Editors Zac Brown and Jez Corden suggest this pivotal restructuring will trigger deep layoffs. Under the rumored plans, some teams could go independent, Others might be sold, and some smaller studios could close entirely.
Zack Brown notes that a "best-case scenario" involves some studios finding buyers, or being bought back by their original founders. Yet, there is a consequential silver lining for developers currently working on major projects.
Windows Central reports that affected studios could still get the chance to complete their already announced games.
