# Xbox employees shocked by massive layoffs

Microsoft's Xbox division has conducted a large round of layoffs, leaving workers stunned by the scale of job cuts. The move is part of broader cost-cutting measures in the tech industry, affecting hundreds of employees. This underscores ongoing instability in the gaming and technology sectors.

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### Business
- [BBC Business](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c932eynvq1do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:09:04 GMT