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REPORTED · NEWSPublished Dec 9, 2025

Microsoft Cuts Thousands of Jobs, Xbox Division Severely Affected

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
10,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~4.4%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Jan 18, 2023
10,000 OF 228,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Redmond, Washington, USA.

Department affected: Xbox division.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Microsoft Corporation has announced significant layoffs, cutting approximately 10,000 jobs, with the Xbox division being particularly hard hit. The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at streamlining operations and adapting to changing market conditions. The company has faced challenges in recent months, prompting this workforce reduction as it seeks to refocus its business strategy. The layoffs are effective immediately, impacting employees primarily located in Redmond, Washington. This move reflects Microsoft's ongoing efforts to enhance efficiency and respond to economic pressures.

Microsoft Corporation cut 10,000 jobs affecting its Xbox division team as of January 18, 2023.

That is roughly 4.4% of the 228,000 people Microsoft Corporation employs.

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 10,000 jobs on October 26, 2023. If you were part of this round, what was your experience? Others going through it are reading. You can post anonymously below.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff23 hours ago

Microsoft Corporation cut 10,000 jobs on January 18, 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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Technology · 228,000 employees
44
EVENTS TRACKED
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AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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