Thousands of Xbox Players Demand an End to Layoffs, Studio Closures on Microsoft’s Own Fan Feedback Website
Thousands of Xbox players have taken to Microsoft’s official Xbox Player Voice feedback portal to demand an end to the company’s cycle of layoffs and studio closures. A forum post from fan Witt Yao sparked widespread discussion, with players expressing concern about the widespread impact of Microsoft’s recent restructuring across its gaming division.
The layoffs affected 3,200 workers across multiple high-profile studios, including Activision, Bethesda and ZeniMax, Blizzard, King, Mojang, Obsidian, id Software, and Xbox Game Studios. Players argue that the layoffs are creating “pain and friction” with both the gaming community and developers, undermining goodwill built with fans and destabilizing the creative teams behind beloved franchises.
The use of Microsoft’s own official feedback channel highlights players’ frustration with the company’s direction and demonstrates their desire to hold leadership accountable through official channels. The trending discussion on the Player Voice portal suggests significant community sentiment against the ongoing restructuring, placing pressure on Microsoft to reconsider its approach to studio management and employment.