Microsoft Announces Xbox Layoffs Amid Financial Challenges

Microsoft announced a reduction of 4,800 roles company-wide, with 3,200 cuts coming from its Xbox division. The move follows financial struggles in the gaming segment, where Microsoft reportedly lost 64 cents for every dollar invested annually.

By Daniel Howley · Technology Editor Updated Tue, July 7, 2026 at 5:25 PM GMT+3 3 min read · Yahoo Finance · July 7, 2026, 14:25 UTC

Microsoft Announces Xbox Layoffs Amid Financial Challenges

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