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Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, as Xbox unit downsizes and plans to spin off four gaming studios
Monday, July 6, 2026
Microsoft is eliminating 4,800 positions across its commercial business and Xbox division. The company plans to spin off four gaming studios from its Xbox unit. Xbox revenue has declined in recent periods. The job cuts represent approximately 6 percent of Microsoft's workforce.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/06/microsoft-cuts-2point1percent-of-employees-as-xbox-unit-plans-to-spin-studios.html
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