Asha Sharma’s Xbox plan called for 3,200 job cuts

According to Wall Street Journal excerpts shared by a user on September 12, 2026, Asha Sharma announced plans in July to eliminate 3,200 Xbox jobs—about 20% of its staff—and reduce the number of games it makes. The excerpts say 1,250 layoffs remained pending: some employees reported continued anxiety, while others appreciated her seriousness about stabilizing the business. Sharma said she took the Xbox job believing its excellent game-development capabilities would benefit from better strategy and execution.