Microsoft plans to lay off less than 2.5% of its global workforce. This move may involve shutting down of multiple gaming teams. The cuts follow earlier reductions and an internal review that covered the cancellation of the Blade title. Reports indicate Xbox is weighing the shutdown of Arkane and other studios. Multiple outlets confirmed the scale of the next layoff phase. Sources note the company aims to reduce costs. Microsoft states it will not reduce investment in games after the cuts. The trend emerged as part of broader changes. Five studios face possible closure amid the shifts.