Microsoft announced plans to lay off 3,200 employees across its Xbox division, as stated by CEO Asha Sharma. Reports indicate that significant staffing reductions are occurring at Microsoft-owned game developers, including Bethesda and id Software. Scott Miller, founder of Apogee and 3D Realms, shared on social media that insider reports suggest a majority of the id Software team, including most coders, have been laid off. Veteran programmer Michael Maynard confirmed on LinkedIn that he was part of the approximately 50% of the id team that was let go. Game Developer reported that around 90 employees at id Software were affected by these layoffs. The first DLC pack for last year's Doom: The Dark Ages was released on the same day as the layoffs.
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Microsoft Layoffs Impact Bethesda and id Software
Microsoft is laying off 3,200 employees across its Xbox division, significantly affecting Bethesda and id Software. Reports indicate that around 90 employees from id Software have been laid off, with notable confirmations from industry figures. The layoffs coincided with the release of a DLC pack for Doom: The Dark Ages.
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