# Microsoft Lays Off Thousands of Xbox Employees, Closes Game Studios

- Published: 2026-07-06T14:19:27Z
- Updated: 2026-07-09T01:19:38Z
- Section: Technology
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/06/technology/microsoft-xbox-layoffs-ai.html
- Tags: The New York Times · Technology
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The layoffs were part of wider cuts at Microsoft, as the company prioritizes spending on artificial intelligence.

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