Microsoft announces 6,400 job cuts in Xbox and commercial sales
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Microsoft
Global
July 2026
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Microsoft is cutting 6,400 jobs: 3,200 in the Xbox division and 3,200 in commercial sales. The Xbox division will undergo restructuring to flatten hierarchies. Some studios will be sold, while others will be integrated.
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