Xbox Layoff Plans Reportedly Include Closing Arkane, Canceling Blade
Microsoft's latest layoffs target thousands of jobs, including Xbox division and game cancellations
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📍 How it ended
Microsoft planned a round of job cuts affecting thousands of roles across sales, consulting, and Xbox. Reports indicated these plans included the cancellation of Blade and the closing of Arkane.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 14d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Microsoft is planning another round of job cuts, affecting thousands of employees. The layoffs will span various divisions, including Xbox, sales, and consulting.
Coverage from Business Insider, Reuters, GeekWire, and Engadget emphasizes the impact on Microsoft's workforce and specific projects. Engadget reports that the Xbox layoff plans include closing Arkane and canceling the game Blade.
Watch for official announcements from Microsoft regarding the exact number of jobs affected and the timeline for the layoffs. Updates on the status of Arkane and Blade, as well as the broader impact on Microsoft's gaming division, are also anticipated.
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Quick answers
How many jobs will be cut?
Coverage does not yet specify the exact number of jobs to be cut, but it is reported to be in the thousands.
Which divisions will be affected?
The layoffs will impact Xbox, sales, and consulting divisions.
What specific projects are being canceled?
Engadget reports that the game Blade is being canceled and Arkane is being closed.
Coverage (4)
- Microsoft to cut under 2.5% of workforce in latest layoffs, Business Insider reports Reuters · 20d ago
- Microsoft set to cut thousands of jobs next week, spanning Xbox, sales and consulting GeekWire · 20d ago
- Microsoft plans another round of job cuts, impacting thousands of roles Business Insider · 20d ago
- Xbox Layoff Plans Reportedly Include Closing Arkane, Canceling Blade Engadget · 20d ago
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