What actually happened with the Xbox cuts in July?

Summary from the July 6 coverage:• About 4,800 jobs, roughly 2% of Microsoft, mostly in Xbox. Some people left right away; other roles phase out over fiscal 2027.• Studios: Ninja Theory and Undead Labs are being sold, Double Fine and Compulsion Games spun off as independents.• Microsoft said the roles aren't being replaced by AI, while saying AI has changed how it operates.• Earlier, in April, Microsoft offered voluntary retirement to about 7% of US staff, and said over 30% of those eligible accepted. For context, Microsoft cut more than 15,000 jobs across two rounds in 2025.Source: opb.org ↗