Obsidian has reportedly lost between 60 to 70 workers, with most coders affected at Id Software. Reports indicate that employees at Obsidian have not yet received guidance on project continuity after the layoffs.
Obsidian has reportedly lost between 60 to 70 workers, with most coders affected at Id Software. Reports indicate that employees at Obsidian have not yet received guidance on project continuity after the layoffs. At Id Software, most coders have been let go, and Bethesda Game Studios has seen 95 developers lost.
Layoffs have been observed at Obsidian, impacting employees like Art Director Daniel Alpert and writer AK Fedeau. Zenimax Online Studios has also faced significant layoffs, affecting roles in UX, usability, and other positions at Id Software and Sledgehammer Games.
Obsidian, obligated to give advance notice of layoffs for over 50 employees, does not appear on the California WARN Act Tracker yet, hinting that the cuts may not meet this threshold. Zenimax Online Studios is undergoing substantial cuts, potentially impacting half the development team, leading to shifts in shared roadmaps.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced the loss of 3,200 staff, about 20% of the organization, with five studios being divested and others undergoing acquisition processes. Bethesda has confirmed job losses, including staff like producer Piers Duplock and community manager Jessica Clark. Zenimax Online Studios and Id Software are also reducing their workforce significantly.
