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Xbox layoffs reportedly hit Accessibility team amid broader cuts

Multiple members of Xbox's Accessibility team have reportedly been laid off as part of the company's wider restructuring. A now-deleted post and LinkedIn shares indicate senior accessibility staff at ZeniMax and Microsoft's gaming accessibility testing service have departed. Microsoft told GameSpot accessibility remains a priority; 1,600 roles are being cut July 6 with another 1,600 over the next 12 months.

• Accessibility staff reportedly heavily impacted
• Senior accessibility researchers and leads announced departures
• Microsoft: accessibility remains a priority despite team changes
• 1,600 layoffs July 6 and 1,600 more over the next year; some studios sold