Xbox (Microsoft Gaming) Layoffs 2026 — 3,200 Jobs Cut in Quebec, Canada
3,200
employees affected
Media Report
Xbox is eliminating 3,200 jobs (20% of workforce) as part of the most significant restructure in Xbox history, with 1,600 employees cut immediately and another 1,600 over the next 12 months. The restructuring includes divesting from five studios including Montreal-based Compulsion Games, which will go independent with runway funding and ownership of its games.
Key Facts
All Technology layoffs →- Announced Date
- July 6, 2026
- Province
- Quebec
- City
- Montreal
- Industry
- Technology
- Laid Off
- 3,200(Confirmed actual layoffs)
- Percentage
- 20%
- Organization Type
- public
- Source
- News Media
Company Info
All Xbox (Microsoft Gaming) layoffs →- Organization
- Xbox (Microsoft Gaming)
- Total Employees
- 16,000
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