Getting Skyped: Closure of Studios Microsoft Bought

posted by Roy Schestowitz on Jun 30, 2026

Earlier on: Some XBox Layoffs Underway, At Least Five Studios to be Shut Down

"On June 30, 2026, Microsoft is expected to announce significant layoffs affecting its Xbox divisions," says this site, but it might be slop. "According to insiders, the job reductions may lead to the closure or reorganization of multiple game development studios, alongside the cancellation of certain projects."

Now we see canceled games and studios named.

CTO "Amy and Satya have given up on Xbox," someone (insider) wrote in Blind. "Satya is heading towards his Balmer era," another said. "Even Tim Cook knew to retire for his legacy."

But wait till July and the mass layoffs outside XBox. █