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Microsoft Layoffs Impact Maryland Video Game Workers

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
100
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
100 OF 228,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Maryland, USA.

Department affected: Video Game Division.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Microsoft Corporation has laid off approximately 100 employees from its video game division in Maryland. This decision is part of a broader restructuring effort within the company, which has been facing challenges in the gaming market. The layoffs occurred on October 1, 2023, and have raised concerns among remaining staff about the future direction of the division. Microsoft has not provided specific details on the reasons behind these cuts, but they reflect ongoing adjustments in response to market conditions. The affected employees were primarily involved in game development and support roles.

Microsoft Corporation cut 100 jobs affecting its Video Game Division team as of October 1, 2023.

LayoffTalk has tracked 44 layoff events at Microsoft Corporation since January 2023, affecting a combined 84,418 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff23 hours ago

Microsoft Corporation cut 100 jobs on October 1, 2023. If you were part of this round, what was your experience? Others going through it are reading. You can post anonymously below.

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