Microsoft's Massive Gaming Layoffs: Everwild, Perfect Dark, and More Cancelled

Microsoft's Massive Gaming Layoffs: Everwild, Perfect Dark, and More Cancelled

In this Geek Freaks Headlines episode, we break down the sweeping layoffs hitting Microsoft’s gaming division. Host Frank Lourence dives into the cancellation of major titles like Everwild and the Perfect Dark reboot, the studios impacted (including Bethesda’s London office), and why King and Blizzard are taking heavy hits. We also take a moment to reflect on how repeated layoffs are reshaping the industry, with 9,100 employees affected in this latest round. All info sourced from Polygon, IGN, and internal memos.

Timestamps and Topics:

  • 00:00 Microsoft lays off 9,100 employees, 4% of its workforce

  • 00:10 King reportedly hit hardest by the cuts

  • 00:18 Statement from Phil Spencer and industry-wide challenges

  • 00:23 Rare cancels Everwild, Perfect Dark reboot scrapped

  • 00:30 Bethesda London and Blizzard impacted

  • 00:36 Warcraft Rumble deprioritized

  • 00:41 A pattern of layoffs: January 2024, September 2024, May 2025

  • 00:51 Closing thoughts and what's next

Key Takeaways:

  • Microsoft has laid off 9,100 employees, with many from Xbox Game Studios.

  • King, Rare, Blizzard, and Bethesda were among the hardest hit.

  • Everwild and the Perfect Dark reboot have been cancelled.

  • Warcraft Rumble is being shelved.

  • This is one of several large rounds of layoffs Microsoft has done since early 2024.

  • The gaming industry is in a precarious state, with restructuring happening across major publishers.

Quotes:

  • “Rare had to cancel their upcoming Everwild game. The Perfect Dark reboot is scrapped. That whole studio gone now.”

  • “Blizzard... they’re going to be putting Warcraft Rumble on the backburner.”

  • “We’re seeing these layoffs, and it’s hard times hitting across the entire gaming sector.”

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Listener Questions:
We want to hear from you! What are your thoughts on these cuts? How do you think this will impact the future of Xbox and its studios? Send us your questions and we might feature them in our next episode.

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