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Microsoft Restructures Xbox and Sales Divisions Ahead of FY26: Fourth Wave of Layoffs Begins

David Prior by David Prior
July 8, 2025
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Microsoft’s most significant reorganization before the close of fiscal year 2025 on June 30 affects key divisions, including Xbox and sales departments. A new wave of mass layoffs is underway, the fourth in the last 18 months, as part of a massive cost optimization and strategic restructuring plan ahead of the launch of next-generation consoles.

As one of the most heavily weighted stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Microsoft’s restructuring announcements can ripple through broader markets. Following the news, Dow futures may experience increased activity, as traders price in the expected impact on Microsoft’s earnings and overall investor sentiment in the tech sector.

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Gaming technology divisions of the tech giant, including Activision Blizzard and Bethesda, will be the focus of change. The restructuring aims to:

  • Consolidate resources: Eliminate duplicate roles created after integrating Activision Blizzard
  • Prepare for Next-Gen: Reallocate teams to develop the next generation of consoles and their ecosystem, including cloud gaming
  • Increase profitability: Reduce costs amid high competition and significant investments in new hardware

The geographical shift continues. The reorganization will result in the reduction or complete cessation of direct Xbox distribution in several Central and Eastern European markets. Microsoft aims to:

  • Focus on key markets: Strengthening its position in North America, Western Europe, and Asia
  • Restructure relationships with partners: Sales in Central Europe’s “non-core” regions will be transferred to partners or digital channels
  • Restructure relationships with consumers: Limited availability of physical consoles in individual countries, and potential price increases due to partner logistics

The cuts will also affect Microsoft’s global sales departments, reflecting the general trend toward process automation and centralization of commercial functions.

The end of the fiscal year is a classic time for major organizational changes among tech giants. The main goal is to clear the books — write-off of restructuring costs in the current year to start a new FY with a clean slate.

Such actions lead to lower operating expenses, positively impacting earnings per share in the FY25 Q4 financial statements and setting the tone for FY26.

Demonstrating tight cost control and a focus on profitability, especially after expensive acquisitions, sends a signal to large investors.

Since January 2024, 1,900 employees have been laid off, mostly in gaming divisions, and Microsoft has already carried out three waves of layoffs. The upcoming fourth wave confirms the policy of constant optimization of the large corporation.

Microsoft’s internal changes, including cuts in Xbox and sales, are strategic steps dictated by the end of the fiscal year and preparations for the next technological cycle. This news could cause negativity and volatility in the short term, especially in regions losing their direct Xbox retail stores.

The key will be to understand how this reorganization positions Xbox in the next-generation race and contributes to the long-term profitability of Microsoft’s gaming segment. The current volatility may open up opportunities, but the risks associated with reputational damage and losing key talent at Xbox remain significant.

Microsoft’s willingness to make tough decisions ahead of the new fiscal year and console generation underscores its focus on dominance through efficiency, even at the cost of short-term turbulence.

David Prior

David Prior is the editor of Today News, responsible for the overall editorial strategy. He is an NCTJ-qualified journalist with over 20 years’ experience, and is also editor of the award-winning hyperlocal news title Altrincham Today. His LinkedIn profile is here.

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