Bad news coming this time from Microsoft as it is related to new layoffs in the company. It was confirmed today, Friday, and the situation is worrying.
Layoffs at Microsoft
Remember that Microsoft and Nintendo maintain a close relationship, allowing Microsoft IP games to be on the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Online. Phil Spencer, director of Xbox, considers Nintendo players as part of the Xbox family, as we met a few days ago.
Now, following recent statements about its intention to release more Xbox games on other platforms, Microsoft has laid off more than 1,900 employees in its subsidiariesaffecting Activision Blizzard, Xbox y Zenimax. The layoffs, which represent around 8.6% of Microsoft’s total workforceinclude the departure of Activision Blizzard president Mike Ybarra and design director Allen Adham.
Microsoft CEO Phil Spencer has promised to handle the process carefully and offer severance packages under labor law. Additionally, a survival game in development at Blizzard was reportedly cancelled, and some staff were transferred to other projects.
The news follows the final acquisition of Activision Blizzard
You already know that this collaboration has already produced games like Minecraft Legends and Rare’s GoldenEye 007 on the Switch Online service, and more collaborations are expected after Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. What did you think of this news? You can share it in the comments.
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