From ScreenRant · Ben Brosofsky · · 50s
Xbox Layoffs Expected in 2027
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma plans more layoffs in 2027 as company cuts studios.
In brief
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma plans more layoffs in 2027 as company cuts studios. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma expects over 1,300 more layoffs in 2027 after 1,800 cuts since taking office. Originally reported by ScreenRant.
Xbox Transition Under CEO
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has overseen sweeping changes including studio divestitures.
Studio Divestitures
Xbox has divested from Double Fine, Compulsion Games, Undead Labs, and Ninja Theory.
Arkane Studios Status
Arkane Studios remains under French legal proceedings and may close.
Layoffs Timeline
Fortune reports 1,800 layoffs since 2026 with 1,300 more expected in 2027.
CEO's Stance
Sharma acknowledges tough decisions but says she values people and isn't transactional.
“tough decisions”
What's Next
More layoffs and studio restructuring expected in 2027 as Xbox shifts focus.
The big picture
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma expects over 1,300 more layoffs in 2027 after 1,800 cuts since taking office.
