Xbox’s Second Wave Of Planned Layoffs Is Reportedly Starting As Studios Face Major Restructuring

Microsoft is initiating a second wave of 1,600 layoffs within its Xbox division, following 1,600 cuts in July. This restructuring, planned by Asha Sharma, aims to reduce 3,200 roles overall. Reports indicate the consolidation of several studios, including Obsidian moving under Bethesda. Additionally, the Halo franchise is reportedly being transferred to Activision Blizzard. These organizational changes are part of a broader effort to restructure the gaming division as Microsoft implements these massive workforce reductions.