On the heels of announcing 18,000 layoffs company-wide, Microsoft has confirmed that they have “eliminated a number” of positions at its Xbox EMEA headquarters in the UK.

While Microsoft wouldn’t confirm a specific number, a source told MCV that up to 75 percent of Xbox EMEA employees may be losing their jobs. According to the source, the remaining 25 percent of employees aren’t guaranteed employment and must reapply for their positions.“We remain very committed to the market and will continue to support our local development teams,” a Microsoft spokesperson told MCV. “We believe that the UK has exceptional games industry talent and we’ll continue to focus on game creation in the through Microsoft Studios like Rare, Lionhead Studios, Lift London and Soho Productions.”The spokesperson reassured consumers that the cuts won’t impact the Xbox One’s second wave of launches later this year. The Xbox One is set to debut in 13 mainland European markets in September.Yesterday, Microsoft announced it will be closing down Xbox Entertainment Studios.

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