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Microsoft Layoffs Impact Maryland Video Game Workers

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EFFECTIVE DATE
Jul 9, 2025

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.

LayoffTalk has tracked 53 layoff events at Microsoft Corporation since January 2023, including 4,067 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 39 additional events known from news reporting.

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SOURCE
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Microsoft CorporationMSFT
Information Technology · 228,000 employees
53
EVENTS TRACKED
4,067
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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CREATED DEC 9, 2025LAST UPDATED AUG 27, 2026