Xbox confirms 268 more layoffs, further studio closures, and Obsidian's shift to Bethesda as major restructuring continues
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Microsoft is pressing ahead with its restructuring of Xbox, confirming 268 additional layoffs across the organization as part of an ongoing reset announced in June 2024. Beyond workforce reductions, the company is consolidating some studios while shuttering others entirely. The changes represent a continuation of the broader organizational overhaul rather than a new initiative, with Obsidian Entertainment now operating under Bethesda's umbrella as part of the realignment.
- Microsoft confirms 268 more Xbox layoffs tied to its ongoing restructuring plan.
- Studio consolidations and closures are part of the broader reorganization strategy.
- Obsidian Entertainment has shifted under Bethesda's direct supervision.
Xbox's sustained personnel and studio cuts signal Microsoft's aggressive pivot toward profitability and portfolio streamlining during a turbulent period for the division.
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