Microsoft’s Xbox to Cut 3,200 Jobs as Part of Massive Reorganization

Microsoft’s Xbox plans to eliminate 3,200 jobs (~20% of staff) over the next year, signaling a major reorganization to spur growth in the struggling gaming business. The move highlights near-term pressure on the segment’s operating trajectory, which may weigh on sentiment even if framed as a cost and growth reset.

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Microsoft’s Xbox plans to eliminate 3,200 jobs (~20% of staff) over the next year, signaling a major reorganization to spur growth in the struggling gaming business. The move highlights near-term pressure on the segment’s operating trajectory, which may weigh on sentiment even if framed as a cost and growth reset.