Overview

• Microsoft will announce another major layoff in its Xbox division next week, marking the fourth significant cut in 18 months.
• These cuts follow the elimination of roughly 7,000 roles across Microsoft over the past two months, including about 6,000 positions removed in May.
• Xbox distribution in Central Europe is being overhauled, resulting in the closure of certain regional operations.
• Xbox is realigning its gaming strategy toward multi-platform releases and preparing next-generation consoles under Phil Spencer’s leadership.
• Despite workforce reductions, Microsoft plans to invest approximately $80 billion in AI data centers this fiscal year.