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"There are no benefits to being owned by Microsoft," says Doom dev: "They have destroyed immense amounts of value that I don't even think that they're aware of"
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Analysis Summary
An anonymous id Software developer criticized Microsoft's ownership of the studio following layoffs that affected roughly 50% of the studio's staff. Multiple outlets confirmed the quote and documented these Xbox layoffs, which have raised concerns about the studio's ability to maintain and advance the id Tech engine that powers the Doom franchise. The broader context involves a pattern of mass layoffs across Xbox studios since 2025. Industry observers have expressed concern about what these cuts could mean for long-term development capacity, though the specific impact on individual franchises remains unclear.
Claims Analysis (3)
“A Doom developer says "There are no benefits to being owned by Microsoft" and "They have destroyed immense amounts of value."”
Direct quote confirmed by GamesRadar article and corroborated by multiple outlets (TheGamer, GameDeveloper). Anonymous id Software developer on record.
“Microsoft has gutted the Doom team despite pushing Bethesda to make more Doom games.”
GamesRadar confirms Xbox 'seemingly gut the team' and discusses layoffs affecting id Software. The contradiction between pushing for more games while cutting staff is documented, though 'gut' is characterization rather than precise scope.
“Laid-off id Software developers cannot imagine making another game in id Tech engine.”
GamesRadar directly reports this claim: 'Laid-off id Software devs "cannot imagine a path forward where they make another game in id Tech."' Multiple developers quoted expressing this concern.
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