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Kevin LaChapelle, a senior Xbox executive who spent 37 years at Microsoft, has confirmed he was among those laid off in the company’s latest gaming division restructuring. LaChapelle said he was proud of leading teams behind Xbox Backward Compatibility and Cloud Gaming, while wishing Xbox success ahead.

Kevin LaChapelle, a senior Xbox executive who spent nearly four decades at Microsoft, has confirmed that he was among those let go in the company's latest round of layoffs. Microsoft recently announced cuts of around 3,200 jobs across its Xbox division, with roughly 1,600 employees losing their jobs immediately and the rest of the layoffs expected to unfold through 2027. LaChapelle's exit shows that the restructuring has reached even senior leadership at the company.

'I wish the team nothing but success': LaChapelle's message

After losing his job, LaChapelle posted a reflective message on LinkedIn looking back at his career at Microsoft and thanking those who supported him along the way. He wrote that he was adding his name to the list of people laid off that day at Xbox, noting that it brought an end to his 37 years at the company. He said he had worked across several different parts of Microsoft over the years, but that his fondest memories came from leading the team of engineers behind the Xbox Backward Compatibility program, recalling the moment it was announced on stage at E3 2015 and the reaction it drew from the audience.

"I look forward to watching how Xbox evolves going forward and I wish the team nothing but success," he said.