Microsoft: Software giant again cuts thousands of jobs worldwide, Xbox gaming business affected

Microsoft has now pointed out that it regularly adjusts its workforce to reflect strategic priorities. The Xbox gaming business will also be affected. Some business activities there will be discontinued and management levels eliminated, according to an email from Xbox CEO Phil Spencer published by the industry publication "Variety."

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Microsoft had already cut around 10,000 jobs at the beginning of 2023. Large tech companies saw their workforces grow significantly during the coronavirus pandemic.