Microsoft's Shake-up: Big Layoffs at Xbox and King

Microsoft is making major cuts in its gaming division, with King, the studio behind Candy Crush, letting go of 200 employees—about 10% of its team. This move is part of a larger plan that could see around 9,100 jobs lost company-wide. As Microsoft restructures post-Activision Blizzard acquisition, it reassures fans that no games are canceled, but worries linger about the impact on studios and beloved titles. The company is also shifting focus from exclusive console games to broader platforms, stirring uncertainty in the future of its gaming lineup.

Published on: 7/2/2025

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