Microsoft Says January 2026 Rumors Are “100 Percent Made Up”

During the summer of 2025, Microsoft eliminated around 4% of its global workforce, impacting thousands of employees. This resulted in the cancellation of several game projects and the closure of multiple development studios – marking the largest single round of layoffs at the company since 2023. Microsoft has experienced several waves of layoffs in recent years, so rumors of further cuts weren’t surprising. However, recent reports suggest these predictions might have been incorrect.






