Xbox is facing another major shakeup as Microsoft announces a massive voluntary buyout program covering approximately 60,000 eligible employees, including workers across Xbox and other Microsoft divisions.
This follows previous Xbox layoffs, major leadership changes, and reports of additional restructuring under Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. With Microsoft investing heavily in AI, what does this latest announcement mean for Xbox employees, Xbox Game Studios, Game Pass, and the future of the Xbox brand?
Today we're breaking down Microsoft's announcement, the latest reporting, and what this could mean for Xbox moving forward.
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