Microsoft lays off 1,900 Activision Blizzard, Xbox staff: Report
The Verge reported on 25 January, citing an internal memo from the head of the company's gaming division CEO Phil Spencer. According to the report, though the tech firm is primarily laying off roles at Activision Blizzard, some Xbox and ZeniMax employees will also be impacted by the cuts. The job cuts work out to roughly 8 percent of the overall Microsoft Gaming division, which stands at around 22,000 staff in total.
"It’s been a little over three months since the Activision, Blizzard, and King teams joined Microsoft. As we move forward in 2024, the leadership of Microsoft Gaming and Activision Blizzard is committed to aligning a strategy and an execution plan with a sustainable cost structure that will support the whole of our growing business. Together, we’ve set priorities, identified areas of overlap, and ensured that we’re all aligned on the best opportunities for growth," The Verge quoted Spencer confirming the layoffs.
ALSO READ: Over 80% of Indian companies report zero layoffs in 2023 "As part of this process, we have made the painful decision to reduce the size of our gaming workforce by approximately 1900 roles out of the 22,000 people on our team. The Gaming Leadership Team and I are committed to navigating this process as thoughtfully as possible. The people who are directly impacted by these reductions have all played an important part in the success of Activision Blizzard, ZeniMax and the Xbox teams, and they should be proud of everything they’ve accomplished here.
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