Microsoft is shedding an additional 650 employees from its gaming enterprise, in accordance with a memo despatched by Xbox chief Phil Spencer to employees at the moment, September 12. From a report: Within the memo, Spencer mentioned the roles have an effect on principally company and assist features, and had been made “to prepare our enterprise for long run success.” He clarified that no video games, units or experiences are being canceled and no studios are being closed as a part of these cuts. These newest layoffs imply Microsoft has let go of two,550 employees from its gaming enterprise since buying Activision Blizzard for $69 billion in 2023. In his memo, beneath, Spencer makes it clear that the cuts are associated to the acquisition.