Microsoft Layoffs Hit id Software, Xbox Veteran Departs
Recent Microsoft layoffs have drastically reduced id Software's workforce, eliminating entire teams. This downsizing has led to concerns about the future of the idTech engine and studio output. A 37-year Microsoft veteran who led Xbox Backward Compatibility was also among those let go.
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Laid-off id Software artist says Microsoft is 'nuking the team into the dirt' and is now the size of a…Microsoft's recent layoffs have significantly impacted id Software, with 136 roles eliminated, reducing the studio to what a laid-off VFX artist describes as 'support studio size.' This downsizing has led to the elimination of entire teams, including VFX and engine programming, raising concerns about the future of the idTech engine and the studio's creative output.
After 37 years at Microsoft, veteran who led Xbox Backward Compatibility program has been laid off: "I look forward…Kevin LaChappelle, a 37-year Microsoft veteran who led the Xbox Backward Compatibility program, has been laid off as part of the company's recent wave of job cuts. LaChappelle confirmed his departure on LinkedIn, highlighting his fondest memories leading the team that developed the backward compatibility feature for Xbox 360 games on Xbox One, which was first announced at E3 2015. He also led the team responsible for Xbox's Cloud Gaming product.