Microsoft announces an 8% workforce reduction in its gaming division, including activation of Blizzard, Xbox, and ZeniMax, post-2023 acquisition.

Microsoft has announced it will lay off 1,900 employees, a reduction of 8% in its gaming division, which includes Activision Blizzard, Xbox, and ZeniMax. The decision comes after the company acquired Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion in 2023. The job cuts represent an extension of layoffs within the tech industry and follow similar actions by Alphabet, eBay, and Amazon.

January 25, 2024
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