ROCKVILLE, Maryland—On July 15, 2026, hundreds of employees from Bethesda Game Studios and Zenimax Online Studios, along with their supporters, gathered to protest layoffs at Xbox. The rally took place in front of Zenimax's headquarters, where temperatures reached nearly 100°F. This event was one of five organized by Zenimax Workers United and the Communication Workers of America at various locations including Texas, California, and Montreal. Protesters displayed signs with messages such as "Layoffs... layoffs never change" and "Our players deserve better." Nathan Hahn, a technical producer at Bethesda and a union volunteer organizer, emphasized the importance of visibility in their movement against the layoffs.
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Protest Held at Bethesda Headquarters Against Xbox Layoffs
On July 15, 2026, a rally was held at Bethesda's headquarters to protest layoffs at Xbox, with hundreds of employees and supporters participating. The event was organized by Zenimax Workers United and aimed to express solidarity against the job cuts affecting development and quality assurance teams.
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