Microsoft Increases Xbox Return-to-Office Requirement to Four Days Weekly
Microsoft has announced that most Xbox employees living within 50 miles of its Redmond headquarters must return to the office at least four days a week, effective February 1, 2027. This policy marks an increase from the previous three-day requirement and aims to foster better collaboration, faster decision-making, and more efficient problem-solving through in-person interaction. The mandate specifically targets employees in the Puget Sound area near Studio D, though existing practices for other Xbox studios may remain unchanged. This shift comes amid broader restructuring at Microsoft; the company previously announced plans to reduce Xbox headcount by approximately 20% by the end of its fiscal year in June 2027.
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