Microsoft Evaluates Future of Xbox Division Amid Layoffs
Amid significant layoffs, Microsoft is reassessing its Xbox division and the future of its next-generation Project Helix console, with a potential spin-off on the table.
Microsoft is reportedly preparing to implement substantial layoffs within its Xbox division, signaling a major shift in its strategy.
In addition to workforce reductions, the company is reevaluating its plans for the next-generation Project Helix console, which has been a focal point of its gaming strategy.
There are indications that Microsoft is also considering the possibility of spinning off the Xbox division, although details remain uncertain.
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Update at 16:29 UTC on 2026-06-13
The Verge reported Asha Sharma. | Image: The Verge, Microsoft Microsoft is preparing to lay off a significant chunk of its Xbox division and is reevaluating the plans for its next-generation Project Helix console. It's apparently also considering dramatically.
Sources: The Verge