Two thirds of remaining Doom (2016) devs laid off during latest round of Xbox cuts
Recent reports reveal that two thirds of the developers who worked on Doom (2016) have been laid off in the latest round of Xbox cuts.
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How many Doom (2016) developers were affected?
According to Game Developer, two thirds of the remaining staff who worked on Doom (2016) were laid off.
Did Hugo Martin confirm these reports?
No. Eurogamer.net reports that Hugo Martin previously denied claims that id Software had been gutted, which current and former employees now contest.
What is the status of Doom: The Dark Ages?
Coverage from ixbt.games indicates that the title did not fail, though further details regarding its development status remain unspecified.
Where it stands
Significant workforce reductions at id Software have resulted in the departure of a majority of the staff responsible for Doom (2016). These cuts occur amidst ongoing personnel adjustments at Microsoft.
Coverage from TechSpot, Eurogamer.net, Instant Gaming News, ixbt.games, and Game Developer highlights internal friction regarding the studio's status. Reports note a contrast between statements from Doom director Hugo Martin and the perspectives of current and former employees regarding the company's internal health.
Industry focus remains on the development status of Doom: The Dark Ages. It is not yet specified how these staffing changes will influence future production timelines or studio operations.
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Coverage (6)
- A Doom developer says Microsoft "destroyed an immense amount of value" at id Software TechSpot · 46d ago
- What sense can we make of the madness at id Software? Eurogamer.net · 46d ago
- Employees are saying there are "no benefits" to being part of Microsoft after the layoffs Instant Gaming News · 46d ago
- After Doom director Hugo Martin denied reports that id Software had been gutted, "current and former employees" are disagreeing with his optimism Eurogamer.net · 46d ago
- DOOM: The Dark Ages did not fail ixbt.games · 46d ago
- Two thirds of remaining Doom (2016) devs laid off during latest round of Xbox cuts Game Developer · 46d ago broke it first
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