John Romero commiserates with ousted id devs as around half the studio reported axed, says he hopes someone is preserving its work like he did before he left

Following widespread layoffs at Xbox, id Software has reportedly lost around half of its studio staff, significantly impacting the QA department. Co-founder John Romero expressed his sympathy for those affected and hopes the studio's legacy and work are being preserved, sharing his own efforts in archiving id's early history.

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id Software Confirms Layoffs Return Studio to Doom 2016 Size

id Software has confirmed significant layoffs, stating the studio is now comparable in size to its team during the development of Doom (2016). Despite the reductions, the company asserts it retains the necessary staff for future game and technology development. Co-founder John Carmack expressed sadness, noting his previous optimism about Microsoft's stewardship of the brand is not aging well.

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