By Mustafa Mahmoud
Publication Date: 2026-09-28 08:30:00
Earlier this year, Microsoft kicked off the first part of its ‘Xbox Reset’ – aka a suite of mass firings and company consolidations. With part 2 of this reset having now officially commenced, the CEO of Microsoft was asked about the current happenings, with Satya Nadella claiming this ‘steamlining’ to be “great to see.”
Taking part in an interview with the ‘Sources Podcast’ Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella was asked about a range of topics from Copilot to AI; more AI and even more AI. In discussing the future of Xbox in particular however, Nadella offered some rather tone deaf comments, stating:
“I feel fantastic about the IP we have right now. If I look at the studios, the IP portfolio we have, and our ability to then take that and produce great games going forward, I feel fantastic.”
When asked specifically about the suite of mass layoffs which have occurred throughout 2026 (and will continue to occur over the coming months), Nadella as…
