Xbox Plans to Lay Off Hundreds of Employees and Consolidate Studios
According to reports, Xbox is planning to cut hundreds of jobs and consolidate game studios in a major staff reduction.
Xbox is reportedly preparing to cut hundreds of jobs and consolidate several game studios. The planned reductions represent a major downsizing effort for the division. According to a report by Gematsu citing details from The Information, the layoffs are scheduled to happen this week.
This initiative marks the second major staff reduction for the company. The cuts affect internal operations and studio structures. Industry observers are monitoring the situation to see which specific teams or projects will be impacted by the studio consolidation and workforce reduction.
Players and industry analysts alike are tracking these developments closely as more details emerge regarding the organizational changes. Further updates from official channels are expected as the layoffs and structural shifts take effect across the division.
Sources
- GematsuEstablished publication · recorded Sep 22, 2026The Information: Xbox to cut “hundreds” of jobs, consolidate game studios
- Video Games ChronicleEstablished publication · recorded Sep 22, 2026Xbox will reportedly ‘consolidate several studios’ in new major wave of layoffs
- Nintendo LifeSecondary publication · recorded Sep 22, 2026Xbox To Reportedly Cut "Hundreds Of Jobs" And Consolidate Several Studios In Next Wave Of Layoffs
- Insider GamingEstablished publication · recorded Sep 22, 2026XBOX to Lay Off ‘Hundreds’ and Consolidate Multiple Studios This Week, It’s Claimed
- Push SquareEstablished publication · recorded Sep 22, 2026'Hundreds' More Xbox Layoffs Reportedly on the Way, Studios to Be Consolidated
- GamingBoltSecondary publication · recorded Sep 22, 2026Xbox to Undergo New Round of Layoffs Affecting “Several” Employees, Will Consolidate Studios – Rumor
- PocketGamer.bizEstablished publication · recorded Sep 22, 2026Xbox to cut 268 jobs as it shakes up studio structure
- TalkEsportSecondary publication · recorded Sep 22, 2026Microsoft Plans Another Major Xbox Layoff With Hundreds of Jobs at Risk