Microsoft is slicing one other 650 jobs from its Xbox division.
In a memo despatched to workers earlier at this time – as reported by Bloomberg – video games boss Phil Spencer mentioned that this choice had been taken to “to organise our enterprise for long run success”. The exec claims that the areas most impacted had been ‘company and assist’, including that no video games or {hardware} had been cancelled as a part of these cuts. Spencer additionally mentioned that no studios are being closed.
This 650 layoffs, added to the 1,900 that Microsoft made earlier this 12 months, brings the 2024 complete for Xbox job cuts to 2,550.
“With these modifications, our company and supporting groups and assets are aligned for sustainable future progress, and might higher assist our studio groups and enterprise items with packages and assets that may scale to satisfy their wants,” Spencer wrote.
“Individually, as a part of operating the enterprise, there are some impacts to different groups as they adapt to shifting priorities and handle the lifecycle and efficiency of video games. No video games, gadgets or experiences are being cancelled and no studios are being closed as a part of these changes at this time.
“All through our workforce’s historical past, we have now had nice moments, and we have now had difficult ones. Right now is likely one of the difficult days. I do know that going by way of extra modifications like that is exhausting, however even in probably the most making an attempt occasions, this workforce has been capable of come collectively and present each other care and kindness as we work to proceed delivering for our gamers. We recognize your assist as we navigate these modifications and we thanks in your compassion and respect for one another.”
