Layoff · Sep 22, 2026

Microsoft cuts 268 jobs

DateSep 22, 2026

CountryUnited States

ReasonRestructuring

IndustrySoftware

People affected

268

Coverage

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opb
Microsoft lays off 268 Xbox employees in Washington state
Microsoft announced another round of layoffs in its gaming division Tuesday.
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Geo News
Halo studios slashed as activision as Microsoft cuts 268 Xbox roles
Microsoft announced another round of layoffs Tuesday, September 22, cutting fewer than 600 roles worldwide, with 300 in Washington state. The company has eliminated 268 positions across Xbox Game Studios, including Halo Studios, other...
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Company history

Jul 6, 2026
United States1 sourceOtherData via AI Layoffs Index
4,8002.1% of staff

Jul 2, 2025

United States2 sourcesOtherData via AI Layoffs Index

9,000people

May 13, 2025

United States2 sourcesOtherData via AI Layoffs Index

6,0003% of staff

Jan 18, 2023

United States2 sourcesCost cutting

10,0005% of staff

Geo News

Halo studios slashed as activision as Microsoft cuts 268 Xbox roles

Microsoft announced another round of layoffs Tuesday, September 22, cutting fewer than 600 roles worldwide, with 300 in Washington state. The company has eliminated 268 positions across Xbox Game Studios, including Halo Studios, other...

geo.tv

opb

Microsoft lays off 268 Xbox employees in Washington state

Microsoft announced another round of layoffs in its gaming division Tuesday.

opb.org