The video game division will lose about 20% of its staff, according to delegate advisor Asha Sharma
Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, Xbox suffers the greatest impact
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Crise des consoles: Microsoft goes supprimer 4,800 posts, dont 1,600 chez Xbox. The company, which is expected to publish its results by the end of this month, had in April forecast quarterly sales of Azure over Wall Street estimates, but also released a $70 billion expenditure forecast by 2026 that far exceeded expectations. Read also Pentagon signs agreement with great technologies for the IA; does not include Anthropic Within the adjustment, the Xbox video game division will be one of the most affected, with the output of about 20% of its template.
Furthermore, Microsoft announced the cuts on Monday after a difficult streak, in which its shares fell almost 23% in the first six months of 2026, its worst result in a first semester since 2022. His delegate, Asha Sharma, explained in an internal message that some 1,000 600 dismissals will be executed immediately, while another 1,000 600 will be produced progressively until the fiscal year 2027. [Publicity] "I recognize that a one-year restructuring creates challenges," Sharma said. In addition, you can turn to Health Responde at 600 360 7777.
In addition, Microsoft announces redundancies of about 4,800 employees: it mainly affects Xbox division. Xbox has suffered several cutting programs since Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard was closed in 2024 for $68.7 billion. Photo: Getty Images Xbox's executive director, Asha Sharma, told her employees that 1,600 jobs will be eliminated immediately, and that the rest will leave the company during fiscal year 2027.
Moreover, Sharma described the Xbox business as "unhealthy," with profit margins "between 3 and 10 times lower" than those of the competition.
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Crise des consoles: Microsoft goes supprimer 4,800 posts, dont 1,600 chez Xbox.
according to 7sur7The company, which is expected to publish its results by the end of this month, had in April forecast quarterly sales of Azure over Wall Street estimates, but also released a $70 billion expenditure forecast by 2026 that far exceeded expectations.
according to La República (CO)Read also Pentagon signs agreement with great technologies for the IA; does not include Anthropic Within the adjustment, the Xbox video game division will be one of the most affected, with the output of about 20% of its template.
according to El UniversalMicrosoft announced the cuts on Monday after a difficult streak, in which its shares fell almost 23% in the first six months of 2026, its worst result in a first semester since 2022.
according to La República (CO)His delegate, Asha Sharma, explained in an internal message that some 1,000 600 dismissals will be executed immediately, while another 1,000 600 will be produced progressively until the fiscal year 2027. [Publicity] "I recognize that a one-year restructuring creates challenges," Sharma said.
according to El UniversalIn addition, you can turn to Health Responde at 600 360 7777.
according to BioBio ChileMicrosoft announces redundancies of about 4,800 employees: it mainly affects Xbox division.
according to BioBio ChileXbox has suffered several cutting programs since Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard was closed in 2024 for $68.7 billion.
according to La Nación (CR) — Portada +1Photo: Getty Images Xbox's executive director, Asha Sharma, told her employees that 1,600 jobs will be eliminated immediately, and that the rest will leave the company during fiscal year 2027.
according to Semana (CO) — PortadaSharma described the Xbox business as "unhealthy," with profit margins "between 3 and 10 times lower" than those of the competition.
according to Semana (CO) — Portada
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