Episode

Xbox plans 3,200 job cuts, and will drop five acclaimed studios

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The Game Business Show
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Jul 6, 2026
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675
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Summary

Xbox plans to cut up to 3,000 jobs as part of a major restructure, and will divest of five studios: Double Fine, Compulsion Games, Ninja Theory, Undead Labs and Arkane Lyon. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe