By Muhammad Ali Bari
Publication Date: 2026-09-26 18:40:00
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has termed the ongoing Xbox layoffs and restructuring as “streamlining the team.”
Speaking in an interview with Alex Heath on the Sources podcast, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella was asked about the state of Xbox as the gaming division undergoes significant changes. Despite the restructuring, he said he remains confident about the company’s gaming business, pointing to its studios, intellectual property portfolio and its ability to produce games going forward.
“I feel fantastic about the IP we have right now,” Nadella said, highlighting Microsoft’s collection of studios and franchises. He described the ongoing process of layoffs and restructuring under Xbox CEO Asha Sharma as “some amount of streamlining.” According to him, the overall objective is to develop a sustainable business model that allows Microsoft to deliver gaming experiences to a larger audience. He mentioned that Microsoft’s goal is to operate both as a major game…
