Microsoft says it is laying off about 9,000 workers, its second mass layoff in months and its largest in more than two years.

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.