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Activision Blizzard Teams Affected by Xbox Layoffs

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
100
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~1.0%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 10, 2023
100 OF 10,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: California, USA.

Department affected: Game Development.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Activision Blizzard has laid off approximately 100 employees from its game development teams as part of a restructuring effort within the company. The layoffs occurred on October 10, 2023, and were part of broader job cuts announced across various studios under the Xbox umbrella. This decision reflects ongoing challenges in the gaming industry, including shifts in market demand and the need for operational efficiency. The affected teams were primarily based in California, impacting several key projects currently in development. Activision Blizzard aims to streamline its operations to better align with future business goals.

Activision Blizzard cut 100 jobs affecting its Game Development team as of October 10, 2023.

That is roughly 1% of the 10,000 people Activision Blizzard employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 9 layoff events at Activision Blizzard since October 2023, affecting a combined 1,573 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Activision Blizzard cut 100 jobs on October 10, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

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9
EVENTS TRACKED
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AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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