id Tech Engine Future Uncertain After id Software Layoffs
id Software has reportedly suffered significant layoffs, drastically reducing the team working on the id Tech engine. Concerns are high that the engine's future is in jeopardy with potentially only one developer remaining. Despite this, Microsoft still aims to utilize the id Tech expertise for future projects.
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- Update: Microsoft Says id Tech Expertise Survived id Software’s Brutal Layoffsid Software is reportedly in disarray following significant layoffs, with only a small number of employees remaining who are familiar with the id Tech engine. Despite the staff reductions, Microsoft still intends to leverage the id Tech expertise.
"Probably dead forever": Team behind the incredible Doom and Wolfenstein engine reportedly reduced to 1 person…Following significant job cuts at id Software, the legendary studio's proprietary id Tech engine reportedly has only one person left working on it. This development raises concerns about the future of the engine, which has powered iconic titles like Doom and Wolfenstein since the mid-'90s. While some speculation exists about potential support from the id Software Frankfurt office, the immediate future of the engine and id Software's projects remains uncertain amidst widespread layoffs impacting Microsoft's gaming divisions.