Microsoft plans to lay off under 2.5 percent of its entire staff. This move may involve shutting down of multiple gaming teams. The cuts follow earlier reductions and an internal review that examined the end of the Blade title. Reports indicate Xbox is considering the closure of Arkane and other studios. Multiple outlets confirmed the scale of the upcoming redundancy round. Sources note the company aims to trim expenses. Microsoft states it does not plan reduce investment in games after the cuts. The trend emerged as part of broader changes. Several teams face possible closure amid the shifts.