The Internet Reacts To Xbox’s Layoff-Filled ‘Reset’ With Relief And Rage: ‘Another Stream Of Tone Deaf Excuses’
Kotaku | 06.07.2026 22:30
And there it is. Early this morning, an email was sent out to Xbox employees outlining the company’s plan for a massive reorganization that CEO Asha Sharma called “the most significant restructure in Xbox history.” In addition to bone-cutting layoffs, the move will see Compulsion Games and Double Fine spun off to become independent studios. Meanwhile, Ninja Theory and Undead Labs will part with the company to come under new ownership with a bunch of cash to keep development going on their respective in-development games, Senua and State of Decay 3.