Microsoft layoffs 2025: This division may be hit next week after 6,000 already laid off in May

Microsoft Xbox layoffs are set to hit as early as next week in what’s being called a major restructuring across the tech giant. The company is reportedly planning substantial job cuts in its Xbox gaming division, along with other areas like sales and distribution, especially in Central Europe. These layoffs follow earlier rounds that have already impacted over 10,000 employees across Activision Blizzard, HoloLens, and cloud units. As Microsoft prepares for its next generation Xbox consoles, the internal shake-up shows how seriously it's reshaping its future. Read more to understand who’s affected and what this means for Xbox’s future.