Xbox Announces Major Restructuring, 3,200 Positions to Be Eliminated

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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced a significant restructuring, eliminating approximately 3,200 positions by fiscal year 2027, with 1,600 cuts effective immediately.
Four studios will move to new management, and business units across Activision, Bethesda, Blizzard, King, Mojang, and Xbox Game Studios will be affected.
The move aims to reset Xbox's content, platform, and operating model due to slower-than-expected growth and market challenges.

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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced a significant restructuring, eliminating approximately 3,200 positions by fiscal year 2027, with 1,600 cuts effective immediately. Four studios will move to new management, and business units across Activision, Bethesda, Blizzard, King, Mojang, and Xbox Game Studios will be affected. The move aims to reset Xbox's content, platform, and operating model due to slower-than-expected growth and market challenges.

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