Microsoft Laying Off 1,900 In Game Division After Activision Merger
Microsoft is laying off about 1,900 people in its gaming division following the closing of its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. In a memo sent to employees today, the company said the move was to address “areas of overlap.” Blizzard President Mike Ybarra is also leaving. In a post on X, Ybarra called it “an incredibly hard day.” His post said: “I want to thank everyone who is impacted today for their meaningful contributions to their teams, to Blizzard, and to players’ lives. It’s an incredibly hard day ...