Elder Scrolls 6 Development Hit by Xbox Layoffs
Bethesda developers fear recent Xbox layoffs will delay The Elder Scrolls 6. Key personnel have been let go, impacting morale and workflow. This situation raises concerns about increased crunch and reliance on contract workers.
source coverage
4unique sources
articles clustered
4articles
story updated
The Elder Scrolls 6 will be hurt and potentially delayed by Xbox layoffs, Bethesda devs expect: "This has had a…Bethesda Game Studios developers express concern that recent Xbox layoffs will negatively impact the production and potentially delay The Elder Scrolls 6. Staff report that the loss of programmers, artists, and designers has already affected morale and workflow, with fears of increased reliance on contract labor and further delays.
Even The Elder Scrolls 6 is affected by Xbox layoffs, say Bethesda employees, as "key" people are let go and morale bottoms outBethesda Game Studios employees report that recent Xbox layoffs have significantly impacted development on The Elder Scrolls 6, with over 50 staff, including key personnel, being let go. This has led to low morale and concerns about increased crunch and delays for the highly anticipated title. The layoffs also affect other studios like id Software, potentially reducing their roles to support.- The Elder Scrolls 6 Will Suffer Because of Xbox Layoffs, Bethesda Staff Say, Fearing Delays, Crunch, and Generational Talent Being Replaced by ContractorsBethesda staff express concerns that recent Xbox layoffs will significantly impact the development of The Elder Scrolls 6. They fear potential delays, increased crunch, and the replacement of experienced talent with contractors.
The Elder Scrolls 6 Team Worried About Delays and Crunch Following Layoffs – RumorRecent layoffs at Bethesda, impacting key personnel working on The Elder Scrolls 6, have reportedly caused concern among the development team regarding potential delays and increased crunch. The departures include programmers, artists, and designers, with fears that contract labor may be used to fill the gaps. The Elder Scrolls 6, announced in 2018, currently has no release date, but is estimated to be at least two years away.