Nadella calls Xbox streamlining 'great to see' after 268 roles cut

Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella praised Xbox's "streamlining" as "great to see" in comments published 26 September 2026 on the Sources podcast. The remarks followed confirmation of 268 further roles cut. Nadella said Xbox chief executive Asha Sharma's team plans a return to growth next fiscal year and that he feels "fantastic" about its IP portfolio, its owned franchises.