Xbox Layoffs Hit Studios, But Key Franchises Remain Safe
Recent Xbox layoffs have impacted multiple studios within Microsoft. However, leadership has confirmed that major franchises like Doom and Wolfenstein will continue development. This comes as the company also restructures its management to improve efficiency.
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Xbox layoffs have likely killed another Perfect Dark reboot from the hollowed-out id Software, as well as a John…Recent layoffs at Xbox, including approximately 136 at id Software, have likely halted potential projects such as a Perfect Dark reboot and a John Wick-inspired game codenamed "Fury." The significant staff reductions at id Software have reportedly reduced it to a support studio, making ambitious new game development unlikely.- How XBOX Layoffs Impact StudiosReports indicate that recent Xbox layoffs have affected several Microsoft studios, with Blizzard Entertainment's president reportedly sending an email to staff. The extent of the impact on these studios is still being assessed.
Xbox Layoffs Won’t Stop Work on Doom, Quake and WolfensteinDespite significant layoffs impacting Xbox and its ZeniMax Media subsidiaries, work on franchises like Doom, Quake, and Wolfenstein will continue. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed that ZeniMax will not be reduced to only developing Fallout and The Elder Scrolls. The company is also undergoing management restructuring to streamline decision-making processes.