Microsoft plans to lay off less than 2.5% of its entire staff. This move includes potential closures of several Xbox game studios. The cuts follow prior job cuts and an internal review that examined the end of the Blade title. Reports indicate Xbox is weighing the shutdown of several development teams. Multiple outlets confirmed the scope of the upcoming redundancy round. Sources note the company aims to reduce costs. Microsoft states it does not plan reduce investment in games after the cuts. The trend emerged following industry shifts. Five studios face possible closure amid the shifts.