Update: Microsoft confirms it’s laying off 650 game workers
Update (09/13/24): Microsoft has confirmed it's laying off 650 workers, or around 3 percent of its global workforce."We can confirm that what’s reported in Variety is accurate–we have nothing further to share," said the company in a statement sent to Game Developer. Much like Game File, Variety is reporting the cuts will impact employees in "corporate and supporting functions." The publication also states that Microsoft has downsized the Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile team by conducting layoffs and moving staff around internally. Some members of the Warcraft Rumble team have also been laid off.Original story: Microsoft is cutting 650 roles across its video game division. That's according to Game File, which obtained an email sent to employees by Xbox boss …
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