Xbox cuts impacted 158 ZeniMax workers in Texas and 52 Obsidian employees in California
Microsoft is continuing its gaming division downsizing, with recent WARN notices confirming hundreds of layoffs at ZeniMax and Obsidian Entertainment. These cuts are part of a broader plan to reduce the Xbox workforce by 3,200 positions by mid-2027.
Why it matters
The significant reduction in staff at major gaming studios reflects ongoing instability and cost-cutting measures within the tech and gaming industries.
Doom: The Dark Ages. Screenshot: Id Software, Zenimax, Microsoft Deep cuts in Microsoft’s gaming division have eliminated 158 positions in Texas across the ZeniMax group of gaming teams, according to a WARN layoff notice provided by state officials to Game File.
The article relies on official WARN notices and corporate announcements to report on layoffs.
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