{"id":349374,"date":"2025-07-02T07:10:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T14:10:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/?p=349374"},"modified":"2025-07-05T16:48:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-05T23:48:19","slug":"microsoft-cuts-approximately-9100-jobs-since-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/microsoft-cuts-approximately-9100-jobs-since-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft cuts approximately 9,100 jobs in largest layoffs since 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"relative\">\n<div class=\"prose text-pretty dark:prose-invert inline leading-normal break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word]\">\n<p class=\"my-0\">Microsoft has confirmed a sweeping round of layoffs that will impact as many as 9,100 employees, representing roughly 4% of its global workforce. This latest move, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seattletimes.com\/business\/microsoft\/microsoft-to-lay-off-as-many-as-9000-employees-in-latest-round\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced on July 2, 2025 by the <em>Seattle Times<\/em><\/a>, marks one of the most significant workforce reductions in the company\u2019s recent history and underscores a period of ongoing transformation within the tech giant<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Xbox Division and Gaming Teams Face Major Cuts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"349409\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/microsoft-cuts-approximately-9100-jobs-since-2023\/wajldyalshmvac6eetkg\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/wajldyalshmvac6eetkg-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wajldyalshmvac6eetkg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/wajldyalshmvac6eetkg-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/wajldyalshmvac6eetkg-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-349409\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/wajldyalshmvac6eetkg-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Microsoft cuts approximately 9,100 jobs in largest layoffs since 2023\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/wajldyalshmvac6eetkg-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/wajldyalshmvac6eetkg-150x100.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/wajldyalshmvac6eetkg-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=216&amp;ssl=1 216w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/wajldyalshmvac6eetkg-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=432&amp;ssl=1 432w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/wajldyalshmvac6eetkg-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/wajldyalshmvac6eetkg-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=864&amp;ssl=1 864w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/>A substantial portion of the layoffs will hit Microsoft\u2019s <strong>Xbox division<\/strong>, officially known as Microsoft Gaming. While the company has not released a detailed breakdown of affected departments, internal communications suggest that the gaming segment will see significant reductions. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/news\/693535\/microsoft-layoffs-july-2025-xbox\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a memo to staff<\/a>, Xbox head Phil Spencer stated:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"my-0\">\u201cTo ensure Gaming\u2019s long-term success and enable us to concentrate on strategic growth areas, we will be ceasing or scaling back operations in certain business segments and will align with Microsoft&#8217;s initiative to streamline management layers, enhancing agility and effectiveness.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"my-0\">This decision follows a series of cuts in the gaming sector over the past 18 months, including the closure of several game studios and layoffs at newly acquired Activision Blizzard<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Layoff Timeline: A Year of Cuts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">The July 2025 layoffs are the fourth major round of job reductions at Microsoft since early 2023. The timeline of recent cuts is as follows:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>January 2023:<\/strong> 10,000 jobs cut (about 4.5% of global workforce), attributed to post-pandemic recalibration<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>January 2024:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/microsoft-lays-off-gaming-divisions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1,900 layoffs in gaming<\/a>, primarily from Activision Blizzard and Xbox, following Microsoft\u2019s acquisition of Activision Blizzard<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>May 2025:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/microsoft-announces-massive-layoffs-3-of-workforce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6,000 positions eliminated<\/a>, focused on product, engineering, and management roles<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>June 2025:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/microsoft-layoffs-continue-305-more-jobs-cut-in-wa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Additional 305 jobs cut in Washington state<\/a>, with further reductions in HoloLens and Azure teams<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>July 2025:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/microsoft-thousands-layoffs-in-july-2025-sales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Up to 9,100 employees to be laid off<\/a>, with impacts across Xbox, sales, and support divisions<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-0\">These repeated rounds of layoffs have significantly affected employee morale and raised questions about Microsoft\u2019s long-term strategy, especially within its gaming and cloud computing arms<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>AI Investment and Operational Streamlining<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"349399\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/microsoft-cuts-approximately-9100-jobs-since-2023\/dzeygjbscsz0wfflkbbj\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/dzeygjbscsz0wfflkbbj-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"dzeygjbscsz0wfflkbbj\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/dzeygjbscsz0wfflkbbj-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/dzeygjbscsz0wfflkbbj-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-349399\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/dzeygjbscsz0wfflkbbj-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Microsoft cuts approximately 9,100 jobs in largest layoffs since 2023\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/dzeygjbscsz0wfflkbbj-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/dzeygjbscsz0wfflkbbj-150x100.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/dzeygjbscsz0wfflkbbj-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=216&amp;ssl=1 216w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/dzeygjbscsz0wfflkbbj-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=432&amp;ssl=1 432w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/dzeygjbscsz0wfflkbbj-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/dzeygjbscsz0wfflkbbj-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=864&amp;ssl=1 864w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/>Microsoft\u2019s leadership has framed the layoffs as part of a broader organizational shift toward artificial intelligence and operational efficiency. The company plans to invest $80 billion this fiscal year in AI infrastructure, primarily data centers, as it seeks to maintain profit margins and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving tech landscape<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">CEO Satya Nadella has emphasized that AI now generates 30% of Microsoft\u2019s internal code, highlighting the company\u2019s commitment to integrating AI across its products and services<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span> The need to fund these investments has led to cost-cutting measures elsewhere, including workforce reductions and the streamlining of management layers<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Divisions Most Affected<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">While the gaming division is bearing the brunt of the cuts, other areas are also being impacted:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Sales Teams:<\/strong> Microsoft is increasingly outsourcing sales for small and mid-sized business accounts to third-party firms, resulting in layoffs within its Customer and Partner Solutions group<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Engineering and Support:<\/strong> Software engineers comprised 22% of the 300 roles eliminated in Washington state in June 2025, reflecting a shift in workforce composition toward AI and cloud roles<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Cloud and HoloLens:<\/strong> The Azure cloud and HoloLens teams have also seen significant reductions in recent months<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Tech Layoffs Continue<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Microsoft\u2019s announcement comes amid a broader wave of tech layoffs in 2025. Other major players, including Google, Disney, and ZoomInfo, have also reduced their workforces as the industry adjusts to new economic realities and shifting business priorities<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.republicworld.com\/business\/tech-layoff-wave-continues-intel-microsoft-and-others-slash-more-than-63000-jobs-in-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">According to Layoffs.fyi<\/a>, over 63,000 tech workers have lost their jobs in 2025 so far, with Microsoft accounting for a significant share of these cuts<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Financial Performance and Executive Compensation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Despite the layoffs, Microsoft continues to post strong financial results. The company recently reported quarterly net earnings of $25.8 billion, surpassing analyst expectations<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span> However, the optics of large-scale layoffs alongside reports of a 63% year-on-year increase in CEO Satya Nadella\u2019s compensation have drawn criticism from some quarters<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Employee Reactions and Morale<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Interviews with affected employees reveal a sense of uncertainty and frustration. The frequency and scale of the layoffs, particularly in the gaming division, have led to concerns about the future direction of Xbox and Microsoft\u2019s broader entertainment strategy<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span> Some workers have cited the impact on morale and the challenge of maintaining productivity amid ongoing restructuring efforts<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>What\u2019s Next for Microsoft?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"349404\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/microsoft-cuts-approximately-9100-jobs-since-2023\/idpturrd0jjq2ymp40k3\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/idpturrd0jjq2ymp40k3-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"idpturrd0jjq2ymp40k3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/idpturrd0jjq2ymp40k3-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/idpturrd0jjq2ymp40k3-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-349404\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/idpturrd0jjq2ymp40k3-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Microsoft cuts approximately 9,100 jobs in largest layoffs since 2023\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/idpturrd0jjq2ymp40k3-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/idpturrd0jjq2ymp40k3-150x100.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/idpturrd0jjq2ymp40k3-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=216&amp;ssl=1 216w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/idpturrd0jjq2ymp40k3-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=432&amp;ssl=1 432w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/idpturrd0jjq2ymp40k3-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/idpturrd0jjq2ymp40k3-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=864&amp;ssl=1 864w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/>As Microsoft enters its new fiscal year, the company is expected to continue prioritizing AI, cloud computing, and strategic growth areas while reducing its footprint in less profitable or non-core segments<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span> The restructuring is intended to make Microsoft more agile and better positioned to capitalize on emerging technologies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">For the Xbox division, the layoffs come as Microsoft prepares for the release of its next-generation console and faces increased pressure to deliver profitability following <a href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/microsoft-lays-off-650-more-xbox-employees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Activision Blizzard acquisition<\/a><span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span> The company\u2019s broader strategy appears focused on consolidating operations, reducing management layers, and reallocating resources to high-growth areas like AI and cloud services<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Microsoft\u2019s decision to lay off up to 9,100 employees in July 2025 is a reflection of both industry-wide challenges and the company\u2019s internal push toward AI-driven growth and operational efficiency. While the move is designed to streamline operations and position Microsoft for future success, it also highlights the human cost of technological transformation and the ongoing volatility within the tech sector<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft has confirmed a sweeping round of layoffs that will impact as many as 9,100 employees, representing roughly 4% of its global workforce. This latest move, announced on July 2, 2025 by the Seattle Times, marks one of the most significant workforce reductions in the company\u2019s recent history and underscores a period of ongoing transformation &#8230; <a title=\"Microsoft cuts approximately 9,100 jobs in largest layoffs since 2023\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/microsoft-cuts-approximately-9100-jobs-since-2023\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Microsoft cuts approximately 9,100 jobs in largest layoffs since 2023\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":208461344,"featured_media":349407,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[24,2537],"tags":[1084,40,1347,81,87,778,1322,123,96,1216],"class_list":["post-349374","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-microsoft","tag-activision-blizzard","tag-azure","tag-data-center","tag-gaming","tag-google","tag-microsoft","tag-microsoft-gaming","tag-outlook","tag-satya-nadella","tag-xbox"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/yrqzkoyqagslepxy8f84-scaled.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pfgCZY-1sT4","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":349413,"url":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/xbox-layoffs-2025-the-initiative-perfect-dark\/","url_meta":{"origin":349374,"position":0},"title":"Major Xbox Layoffs 2025: Microsoft Shuts Down The Initiative, Cancels Perfect Dark and Everwild","author":"Dave W. 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