Microsoft's gaming division initiates large-scale layoffs.
Jin10 Data, July 2 - Microsoft (MSFT.O) began notifying employees of layoffs in its gaming division on Wednesday morning, initiating a large-scale layoff process. According to insiders, the King division based in Barcelona will cut 10% of its workforce, amounting to approximately 200 jobs. This division is responsible for the Candy Crush game. Other European offices, such as ZeniMax, have also started notifying employees about the layoffs. It is expected that later on Wednesday, the U.S. branches will be informed of how many employees each office will lay off. As of January 2024, Microsoft’s gaming division has about 20,000 employees.
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