Another wave of “substantial” layoffs is expected to hit Microsoft’s gaming division next week, according to a new report

Microsoft is planning to restructure parts of its Xbox business as it looks ahead to its next generation of consoles. One source tells me Microsoft is restructuring Xbox distribution across central Europe, resulting in some Xbox operations ceasing in some regions.

Microsoft plans another round of layoffs in its Xbox division next week, as part of a broader restructuring, says Bloomberg. This follows multiple cuts in the past 18 months, driven by scrutiny after the Activision Blizzard acquisition and aimed at improving profitability.