STARTUP LEGAL22 Sept 2026
‘I know how difficult today will be’: CCO Matt Booty opens up as Microsoft's Xbox division lays off more employees | Company Business News
Microsoft's Xbox division is cutting 268 more jobs as it reorganises its game studios. Activision, bought by Microsoft, will now lead development of the next Halo title and manage Rare and World's Edge. Xbox profit margins have fallen to just 3%, which the company calls unsustainable. If you supply or partner with gaming firms, watch for delayed payments and slower orders.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Microsoft's Xbox division is laying off 268 employees while it reorganises its game studios.
- Activision will lead development of the next Halo title and will also manage Rare and World's Edge.
- Xbox profit margins fell to just 3%, and revenue declined over five years, excluding Activision Blizzard's contribution.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your business depends on Xbox or its studios, check your contracts and pending invoices, and keep some cash buffer in case orders or payments slow down.
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