"You can’t just throw new people at that problem": Bethesda devs doubt future Elder Scrolls and Fallout games will have the same "quality level", after losing seasoned staff to Xbox cuts
Unionized Bethesda Game Studios staff are expressing doubts about the company's ability to maintain its historical quality level for future Elder Scrolls and Fallout games following significant layoffs by Microsoft. Developers cite the loss of seasoned employees and institutional knowledge as critical factors that cannot be easily replaced, leading to concerns about the development of The Elder Scrolls VI and other titles. Negotiations over severance terms are ongoing, with union members feeling Microsoft's offers are insufficient.
- Entities
- Company: id Software
- Company: Microsoft
- Game: Grand Theft Auto VI
- Topic: Layoffs
- Topic: Labor Relations
- Game: Fallout
- Person: Anne Barrett
- Company: Bethesda Game Studios Montreal
- Topic: Game Development
- Game: The Elder Scrolls 6
- Person: Andy Nguyen
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