Microsoft lays off 1,900 workers, nearly 9% of gaming division

I don't know whether Blizzard was bloated, but, in any case, a typical consequence from an acquisition, so perhaps not that worrying yet.

They needed to make room for another Call of Duty support studio that makes an even premium-er battle pass option.

do you have a source for this claim? if not, please note this is not reddit.

I don't think that you need sources for things that are obviously sarcastic jokes.

Microsoft lays off 1,900 workers, nearly 9% of gaming division (cnbc.com)