Doom Director Addresses id Software Bloodbath: ‘What Matters The Most Is That The Games Are Good’

Kotaku | 17.07.2026 11:50
Doom: The Dark Ages maker id Software is one of the most storied game studios in Xbox’s portfolio and also one of the teams hit hardest in the latest round of 1,600 layoffs. Creative director Hugo Martin recently appeared on Twitch alongside community lead Joshua Boyle to stream the 2025 game’s new Revelations DLC and addressed the recent conversations swirling around the studio about its future under Microsoft following deep cuts that included long-time staff.