Microsoft, working in the gaming department Approximately 650 employees decided to lay off. A few months ago, the tech giant laid off 1,900 employees from Activision Blizzard and Xbox, and also pulled the plug on game studios like Arkane Austin.

In an internal memo sent by Xbox president Phil Spencer to employees decision to dismiss announced. While it was stated that there would be layoffs due to the Activision Blizzard agreement, it was also underlined that “no game, device, or experience was canceled” and that no studio was closing.

Activision was paid $68.7 billion

Spencer, “To align our team structure post-acquisition and manage our business, Microsoft Gaming “We’ve made the decision to cut approximately 650 positions across the board – primarily in corporate and support functions – so that we can organize our company for long-term success.” he said.

Spencer stated that compensation will be paid to employees who have left their jobs and that support packages will be offered depending on the country they are in during this process. Microsoft signed a deal worth $68.7 billion in October Activision SnowstormHe integrated. This purchasing process took months.

Both technology companies and gaming companies have been Many employees were laid off. Ultimately, Samsung decided to undertake one of the largest layoffs in recent times. It wouldn’t be surprising to hear similar news from other companies in the future.