Microsoft Prepares Second Wave of Xbox Job Cuts and Studio Mergers

By Sophie McEvoy · GamesIndustry.biz · 2026-09-22

GamesIndustry.biz reports that Xbox is initiating a second round of staff reductions this week as part of an aggressive organizational overhaul. The platform holder expects to consolidate various internal teams across its Bethesda, Activision, and Blizzard divisions to reduce ope

GamesIndustry.biz reports that Xbox is initiating a second round of staff reductions this week as part of an aggressive organizational overhaul. The platform holder expects to consolidate various internal teams across its Bethesda, Activision, and Blizzard divisions to reduce ope