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Xbox is in the midst of a major restructuring, cutting 1,600 jobs already—with more layoffs expected this year. CEO Asha Sharma blamed weak profit margins and a broader industry “hardware crisis” for the shake-up, as rising component costs strain console makers across the board. The company is also spinning off four acquired studios, including those from its $69 billion Activision Blizzard purchase, which failed to deliver the growth Microsoft hoped for. While the acquisition brought value, it didn’t outpace market competition. These cuts aren’t being offset by AI, and they’re part of a wider Microsoft downsizing driven by shifting customer demands. The future of Xbox remains uncertain as it navigates this turbulent landscape.

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