Microsoft’s Profit Push Behind Xbox Layoffs, Cancellations, Price Adjustments, Report Says

In an effort to boost profitability following Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard in 2023, Xbox is prioritizing cheaper-to-produce games with high revenue potential, leading to cancellations of experimental and artistic projects, increases in subscription and development kit prices, and a shift towards maximizing profits over long-term growth.

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