Microsoft is set to cut approximately 1,900 jobs at Activision Blizzard and Xbox this week, according to a report by news website The Verge citing an internal memo from the head of Microsoft’s gaming division. The downsizing will affect around 8% of the overall Microsoft Gaming division, with the majority of layoffs expected to occur at Activision Blizzard, a recently acquired videogame publisher. Microsoft has yet to respond to Reuters’ request for comment. Reporting by Aditya Soni in Bengaluru. Copyright 2024 Thomson Reuters.
Microsoft is reportedly cutting approximately 1,900 jobs at Activision Blizzard and Xbox, representing around 8% of its gaming division. Most of the layoffs are expected to occur at Activision Blizzard, which was recently acquired by Microsoft. The company has not yet responded to requests for comment.
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