Tag: #xbox

Xbox Restructures: About 3,200 Jobs Cut Through FY2027 as Company Refocuses on Fewer Franchises

Xbox will cut roughly 3,200 jobs through fiscal 2027 and shift from a broad studio-and-subscription model to concentrate on established franchises.

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Unions File Labor Complaints Over July Xbox Layoffs, Allege Microsoft Skipped Bargaining

CWA and CWA Canada say Microsoft cut hundreds of union Xbox jobs on July 6 without required bargaining; Microsoft says it has begun effects bargaining.

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Xbox to Cut About 3,200 Jobs During Microsoft’s 2027 Fiscal Year, Four Studios Exit

Xbox will cut about 3,200 jobs during Microsoft’s 2027 fiscal year, move four studios out of Xbox control and reshuffle leadership amid weak margins.

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Xbox Store Opens Grand Theft Auto VI Pre‑Orders, Lists Nov. 19, 2026 Release

Xbox's U.S. store listing opens pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI and confirms a Nov. 19, 2026 launch for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with pricing details.

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Minecraft Dungeons II launch set for Sept. 29, 2026

Mojang and Xbox confirm Minecraft Dungeons II will arrive Sept. 29, 2026 on PC and consoles; pre-orders include two hero skins and the Twisted chicken pet.

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Forza Horizon 6: Early Access Begins May 15, Full Release May 19 (West Coast unlocks 9:01 p.m. PDT)

Playground Games confirms Forza Horizon 6 early access on May 15 and full launch on May 19 — West Coast players unlock at 9:01 p.m. PDT; preload is live.

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SteamDB Shows Forza Horizon 6 Files Publicly Accessible Days Before Release

SteamDB listings revealed a roughly 155GB Forza Horizon 6 depot was publicly visible days before the game's advanced access and full release.

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Xbox Game Pass May 2026 Wave 1: Forza Horizon 6, Subnautica 2 and several day-one releases announced

Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass Wave 1 for May 2026 adds Forza Horizon 6 and several day‑one releases, and lists five games leaving on May 15.

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Longtime Xbox Executive Kiki Wolfkill Leaves Microsoft After 28 Years

Kiki Wolfkill, Xbox’s head of IP expansion and longtime Halo executive producer, left Microsoft on April 17 after nearly 28 years; next role unannounced.

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Microsoft Cuts Xbox Game Pass Prices in U.S., But Call of Duty Won’t Launch on Service

Microsoft lowers U.S. Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass monthly prices but says new Call of Duty games won’t hit Game Pass at launch.

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