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Xbox Layoffs Reportedly Have Bethesda Focused On Fallout And TES 6
It's being reported that Bethesda will face huge layoffs, and it sounds like the studio will have to move on from Starfield.
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Polygon
· Jul 9, 2026
Xbox has put The Elder Scrolls 6 in jeopardy, devs working on RPG say
Though Xbox is shifting its focus to bigger franchises like Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout, layoffs are threatening the future of Bethesda's hyped sequel
BoingBoing
· Jul 6, 2026
XBox announces layoffs
Microsoft's XBox division today announced that it would lay off 3,200 workers and cut loose four of its studios, part of the latest wave of job losses to hit the game industry. Kotaku acquired email outlining the layoffs, half of which are immediate and the rest to take place later. — Read the rest The post XBox announces layoffs appeared first on Boing Boing.
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jul 1, 2026
Microsoft to cut nearly 2.5% of workforce in latest layoffs: Report
The layoffs will impact thousands of roles, including sales and consulting, as well as jobs at the Xbox gaming division, the Business Insider report said
Kotaku
· Jul 6, 2026
The Internet Reacts To Xbox’s Layoff-Filled ‘Reset’ With Relief And Rage: ‘Another Stream Of Tone Deaf Excuses’
Though some of Xbox's most beloved studios are remaining open, the extreme layoffs spell even worse times ahead for the industry
NDTV
· Jul 1, 2026
More Layoffs At Microsoft? Tech Giant Plans To Cut Jobs In Xbox, Sales & Consulting
The layoffs are expected to impact thousands of jobs such as sales and consulting, along with roles at the Xbox gaming division. It is estimated to be less than 2.5 of the company's 220,000-person...
DNyuz
· Jul 1, 2026
5 Xbox Studios At Risk of Being Closed in Microsoft’s Layoffs
Microsoft’s latest Xbox layoffs could reportedly lead to the closure of more than five gaming studios. Although the publisher has yet to confirm any shutdowns, multiple reports have revealed several teams that may be at risk. Here are the Xbox studios that could be affected. Xbox Studios Reportedly at Risk of Closure Screenshot: Xbox In []
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Related coverage for "Xbox Layoffs Reportedly Have Bethesda Focused On Fallout And TES 6": Polygon — Xbox has put The Elder Scrolls 6 in jeopardy, devs working on RPG say. BoingBoing — XBox announces layoffs. The Hindu BusinessLine — Microsoft to cut nearly 2.5% of workforce in latest layoffs: Report. Kotaku — The Internet Reacts To Xbox’s Layoff-Filled ‘Reset’ With Relief And Rage: ‘Another Stream Of Tone Deaf Excuses’. NDTV — More Layoffs At Microsoft? Tech Giant Plans To Cut Jobs In Xbox, Sales & Consulting. DNyuz — 5 Xbox Studios At Risk of Being Closed in Microsoft’s Layoffs