JUNE 9TH, 2026 FORTUNE XBOX'S CEO ON LAYOFFS: "WE SPREAD OURSELVES TOO THIN"

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The CEO of Xbox discusses the company's significant layoffs and restructuring, attributing the challenges to low operating margins and intense competition. She outlines a new strategy focusing on mobile, PC, and high-growth areas like Minecraft, aiming to better serve players and potentially revive the brand.

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Xbox is laying off roughly 3,200 employees and spinning off four of its studio, the largest restructuring in the Microsoft-owned company's history. Fortune technology correspondent Sebastian Herrera spoke with CEO Asha Sharma about the cuts, and how Xbox plans to turn itself around. Click the link in bio to read more. #Xbox #gaming #news #Playstation #business