id Software, the renowned developer behind the Doom franchise, has reportedly laid off approximately 50% of its staff, amounting to over 90 employees, as part of broader Xbox layoffs. The cuts significantly impacted the QA department and were announced just as the studio released a major expansion for its latest Doom title.
Background
Microsoft has been undergoing significant restructuring within its Xbox division, leading to widespread job cuts across various studios under its umbrella. id Software remains a key first-party studio known for its influential FPS engines and franchises like Doom and Wolfenstein.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- Jul 8, 2026 at 12:09 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10