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ID SOFTWARE LOSING HALF ITS STAFF AMID XBOX SHAKEUP

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TUE, JUL 7, 2026

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id Software, the studio behind Doom, is reportedly cutting its workforce in half as part of broader restructuring at Xbox. The layoffs come as Microsoft continues to reshape its gaming division.

The Doom developer joins multiple studios affected by recent Xbox reorganization efforts. id Software, owned by Bethesda (which Microsoft acquired in 2021), has not officially confirmed the staff reduction. The cuts represent a significant blow to the legendary studio known for franchises including Doom, Quake, and Rage. The layoffs occur amid industry-wide consolidation and cost-cutting measures at major publishers. Microsoft has been restructuring its gaming operations following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Multiple studios under Xbox's umbrella have faced workforce reductions in recent months. id Software's current projects and their status remain unclear following the reported layoffs. The studio has not released an official statement regarding the personnel changes.

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