Bethesda, id Software reportedly hit hard by Microsoft layoffs
Microsoft is undergoing significant layoffs within its Xbox division, with reports indicating that Bethesda and id Software have been hit particularly hard. Sources suggest that up to 50 percent of staff at the Doom studio may have been affected.
Why it matters
These cuts highlight ongoing instability and consolidation within the gaming industry, raising concerns about the future of iconic franchises like Doom and Quake.
Doom-ed Bethesda, id Software reportedly hit hard by Microsoft layoffs As much as 50 percent of some teams affected by reductions, and more could be coming.
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