Microsoft Cuts Another 650 Gaming Jobs
Following the huge wave of lay-offs in January, when nearly 1,900 jobs were cut at Microsoft Gaming, Phil Spencer has announced a further 650 job losses. The reason given for the job cuts is the impact of the acquisition and integration of Activision Blizzard.
Microsoft is cutting another 650 jobs from its gaming division. This is the second wave of lay-offs this year, following the 1,900 lay-offs at the end of January 2024. Phil Spencer informed the team of the news in an email that has been obtained by Stephen Totilo. The Microsoft Gaming CEO explains that the job cuts are related to the completed acquisition of Activision Blizzard and that they are adjusting the team structure and their business in general. In particular, "corporate and supporting functions" will be eliminated. According to a source close to Totilo, this will affect Activision Blizzard in particular, and not the Xbox Unit Leaders or related gaming teams.