Microsoft Corp.’s gaming division laid off hundreds of employees on Wednesday, part of a broader culling at the software company as it seeks to control costs. An Xbox spokesperson declined to confirm how many people were impacted,

These changes come at a time when we have more players, games, and gaming hours than ever before,” said Xbox head Phil Spencer in an email to staff.

Microsoft has announced a new staff cut, affecting less than 4% of its global workforce. This adjustment, the fourth in 18 months for its Xbox video game division, reflects a phase of intense reorganization and strategic adaptation in a dynamic market.