id Software Pitched New Games Before Major Layoffs
The DOOM studio reportedly explored ideas for a Perfect Dark reboot. They also considered a John Wick-inspired sci-fi noir title. These pitches preceded significant layoffs that have impacted the studio.
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- id Software Was Reportedly 'Toying With' Pitches for a New Perfect Dark, a John Wick-Inspired Game, and More Before Layoffsid Software was reportedly exploring pitches for new projects, including a new Perfect Dark and a John Wick-inspired game, prior to recent layoffs that affected more than half of the studio's staff. Microsoft's involvement in these discussions is implied due to their ownership of id Software.
DOOM Studio Pitched New Perfect Dark, John Wick-Style Projects Before Layoffs – RumorRumors suggest id Software pitched several new projects, including a Perfect Dark reboot and a John Wick-inspired sci-fi noir game codenamed Fury, before recent layoffs significantly impacted its staff. These proposed titles were intended to diversify beyond the DOOM franchise. The studio's future as a standalone team is now uncertain following extensive job cuts, which are part of broader layoffs at Microsoft.