The Latest Breaking News from Microsoft

Bethesda boss says the company must focus on its "strongest franchises" as Xbox layoffs reportedly hit The Elder Scrolls and Fallout makers hard

id Software has reportedly been gutted, too

GamesRadar · Jul 7

Microsoft Cuts 4,800 Jobs as AI Spending Soars and Xbox Undergoes Biggest Overhaul Yet

Microsoft announces 4,800 job cuts, focusing on Xbox, as part of a major restructuring amid ongoing AI investments. The move affects 2% of its global workforce.

International Business Times UK · Jul 7

It looks like Blizzard's escaped Xbox's grim reset scythe for now, though there's still time to be caught in the second 1600-strong layoff wave coming 2027

I'm sure this is great for morale.

PC Gamer · Jul 7

Game over for 20% of Xbox staff as Microsoft hits reset: We "didn’t focus on the core business,” CEO says. “We simply spread ourselves too thin.”

Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning.

Fortune · Jul 7

4,800 Microsoft Roles Axed, With Xbox Losing 1,600 Staff Amid AI Focus and Company Overhaul

Microsoft plans to cut 4,800 jobs globally, with significant reductions in the Xbox division, as it realigns resources amid AI advancements and industry changes.

International Business Times UK · Jul 7

Digital Games vs. Physical Games: Here Is What's More Profitable, Says Analyst

Digital games and physical games have been pit against each other for a long time now. Here's what an analyst has to say about the comparison.

Player One · Jul 7

Xbox Game Pass Subscriber Growth Falls Short as Layoffs Expose Flaws in Microsoft's Gaming Strategy

Xbox Game Pass reportedly has just 30 million subscribers, far below projections, as layoffs and studio cuts raise concerns over Microsoft's strategy.

Player One · Jul 7

Xbox Reveals Stand on Restructuring, Confirms Plans for Bethesda's 'Fallout,' 'The Elder Scrolls,' and More

Xbox's restructuring plans have confirmed what the future holds for Bethesda's franchises, as well as other studios and games.

Player One · Jul 7

Explained: Why did Samsung shares crash 10% even after tech giant forecast 19x jump in profit

Samsung Electronics shares plunged 10% despite forecasting a 19-fold jump in second-quarter profit, as investors worried the AI-driven memory chip boom may be peaking. Analysts said strong earnings were already priced in, while concerns over slowing AI infrastructure spending triggered a sharp sell-off across semiconductor stocks.

The Economic Times · Jul 7

Microsoft's $69 Billion Xbox Gamble Ends in 3,200 Job Cuts as Five Studios Face Axe

Xbox is undergoing a major restructuring, cutting 3,200 jobs and spinning off five studios, as Microsoft shifts focus towards AI and addresses declining profit margins.

International Business Times UK · Jul 7