Microsoft has announced that up to 9,000 workers will be laid off, with more than 70 employees to be dismissed from Turn 10 Studios, the creators of Forza Motorsport, as shared by a knowledgeable source.
The layoffs were communicated during a morning call with Microsoft HR representatives and are affecting the “vast majority” of the studio’s staff. A source mentioned that enough team members will remain to maintain Forza Motorsport.
During the call, Turn 10’s management did not discuss future project plans, and Microsoft has not yet responded to an inquiry from The Verge for comments regarding the situation.
Here’s the list of other games that are reportedly affected by Microsoft’s cuts.
Microsoft-owned King was also affected by the layoffs, with about 10 percent of its employees being let go. Raven Software, which works on the Call of Duty series, was impacted as well.
“To position Gaming for enduring success and allow us to focus on strategic growth areas, we will end or decrease work in certain areas of the business and follow Microsoft’s lead in removing layers of management to increase agility and effectiveness,” Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer says in a memo to employees.
Last year, Microsoft shut down the studios behind Redfall and Hi-Fi Rush as part of a “reprioritization of titles and resources.”
