Microsoft is cutting 830 jobs in Washington state, part of 9,000 global layoffs as the company continues its post-fiscal-year restructuring.

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.

Software giant Microsoft on Wednesday said that, once again, thousands in its global workforce will be laid off across multiple levels as the company strives for a slimmer operation.