Doom Designer John Romero Says He Hopes People Are Preserving id Software’s History Amid Reported Xbox Bloodbath

Kotaku | 07.07.2026 16:20
Doom maker id Software is one of the studios facing cutbacks as part the most “significant” restructuring in Xbox’s history. Layoffs there sound particularly bad, and it’s unclear what the iconic studio’s future will hold. Amid the heartbreak, studio co-founder and original Doom designer John Romero shared his condolences and a plea for the preservation of gaming history.