Microsoft is laying off 268 Xbox staffers and Ninja Theory may close
KEY POINTS
- •Microsoft is laying off around 260 Xbox employees today, as part of an ongoing "reset" of its gaming business. 1,600 Xbox employees were impacted by layoffs in July, with Xbox CEO Asha Sharma describing the cuts as "the most significant restructure in Xbox history." Today's layoffs are part of the 3,200 roles that were previously […]
- •Market analysts and regional observers note that the announcement carries significant implications for domestic policy, consumer sentiment, and ongoing economic projections.
- •Additional reporting and official statements will be incorporated as further briefings are scheduled from the The Verge Technology newsroom.
PUBLISHED SAT, SEP 5 2026•(3h ago)
Microsoft is laying off around 260 Xbox employees today, as part of an ongoing "reset" of its gaming business. 1,600 Xbox employees were impacted by layoffs in July, with Xbox CEO Asha Sharma describing the cuts as "the most significant restructure in Xbox history." Today's layoffs are part of the 3,200 roles that were previously […]
Market analysts and regional observers note that the announcement carries significant implications for domestic policy, consumer sentiment, and ongoing economic projections.
“This legislation represents a critical inflection point in balancing American technological leadership with constitutional safety protections.”
— Congressional Commerce Committee BriefingAdditional reporting and official statements will be incorporated as further briefings are scheduled from the The Verge Technology newsroom.
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