Microsoft Announces 4,800 Job Cuts, Including 3,200 at its Xbox Division

· Paul Thurrott · July 6, 2026, 7:18 p.m.
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Microsoft has announced a significant reduction in its workforce, cutting approximately 4,800 jobs, with 3,200 of those positions coming from the Xbox division. This news was shared on Thurrott.com by author Paul Thurrott.
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