Xbox CEO plans additional layoffs in November and January

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is organizing new rounds of layoffs set to take place in November and January, according to reports from Fortune. This decision is part of an organizational "reset" initiated in July, when layoffs affecting 3,200 employees were announced for Microsoft's fiscal year 2027.

So far, significant layoffs have already occurred, including 1,600 in July and approximately 260 in September. Additionally, Sharma's decisions have allowed studios like Double Fine and Compulsion Games to regain their independence, while the future of Ninja Theory, known for its work on Senua, remains uncertain and could result in its closure.

## Why it matters This move to reduce staff highlights the challenges Xbox faces in an increasingly competitive gaming market. The restructuring impacts not only employees but also the way Xbox operates and positions itself in the market, which could have repercussions on the quality of games and services provided.

## What we know It has been confirmed that more layoffs are planned, reflecting a strategy of adjustment by Xbox management. The decisions to grant autonomy to certain studios also suggest a shift in how Microsoft wants to manage its game developers.

## What remains unclear It has not yet been confirmed how many employees will be affected in these new rounds of layoffs or the exact impact this will have on Xbox's current projects. Furthermore, speculation about a possible spin-off or sale of Xbox creates uncertainty about the brand's future.