Game over for Xbox jobs? Microsoft hits layoff button again, as staff braces for fourth layoff in 18 months

Microsoft is preparing for another major round of layoffs in its Xbox gaming and sales divisions, marking the fourth such cut in just 18 months. This move comes amid continued pressure to increase profits after the $69 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition. The restructuring coincides with Microsofts fiscal year-end and reflects a wider trend across the tech sector. As AI investment soars, companies like Microsoft, Google, IBM, and Amazon are reshaping their workforce to align with shifting priorities and economic uncertainty.