Doom Maker id Software Pushes Back Against Concerns About Its Future: ‘We Still Have The Crew We Need To Build The Games And Tech We’re Known For’

Kotaku | 11.07.2026 01:01
id Software was one of the Xbox studios ravaged by layoffs this week amid broader cuts at Microsoft. WARN filings with the state of Texas indicated over 90 people were cut from the studio behind Doom, including veteran staff and senior talent. But despite concerns from impacted employees that id Software will not be able to carry on as it once did, the studio itself maintains that it will still be able to deliver the unique, high-quality games it’s known for.