Xbox CEO reportedly plans three more rounds of layoffs

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is reportedly planning new layoff rounds in October, November, and January, according to Fortune. In July, Microsoft announced 3,200 Xbox job cuts across its 2027 fiscal year, including 1,600 at the time, and about 260 more employees were laid off in September.

• Layoffs are planned for October, November, and January
• Microsoft will cut 3,200 Xbox staff over its 2027 fiscal year
• About 260 employees were laid off in September
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