The Verge
If Microsoft sold off Xbox, who would even buy it?
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Microsoft announced layoffs affecting its Xbox division, with 1,600 workers being laid off immediately and 1,600 more scheduled for the next fiscal year, along with the closure of four studios. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced the restructuring, though the complete details of her stated rationale were not included in the available text.
