Layoffs at Xbox Appear to Have Already Begun, with Multiple Compulsion Games Employees Announcing Their Departures

Xbox is experiencing significant layoffs as part of a restructuring effort led by executive Asha Sharma. Compulsion Games, a Montreal-based studio acquired by Microsoft in 2018, has seen at least a dozen employees leave recently, indicating the start of anticipated job cuts. The studio, known for its game South of Midnight, faces potential closure or divestiture, along with other teams like Ninja Theory and Double Fine. Despite efforts by some studios to negotiate independence, substantial job losses are expected. Xbox finds itself navigating a precarious moment. While its early-June showcase offered a glimmer of hope for the brand’s future, the financial outlook for its gaming division remains considerably darker. As part of a broad restructuring effort overs... [2955 chars]