Microsoft Announces Layoffs of 4,800 Employees as Part of Restructuring

Microsoft announced plans to cut approximately 2.1% of its global workforce (around 4,800 jobs), primarily in the gaming division and through studio divestments. The restructuring follows years of investment in gaming and a strategic shift toward cross-platform game distribution.

By Fatima Gulzar Wed, July 15, 2026 at 12:44 AM GMT+3 2 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Microsoft Announces Layoffs of 4,800 Employees as Part of Restructuring

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Topics: AI investment layoffs Microsoft Xbox restructuring

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