Proprietary FPS game engine developed by id Software
As Doom: The Dark Ages' Revelations DLC releases today, id Software faces unprecedented turmoil with approximately half of its staff laid off. Xbox's sweeping 3200 job cuts by FY2027 have hit ZeniMax's division hard, including major losses at id Software. The community reacts with a mix of disappointment and unsurprise at the timing, coinciding with the DLC launch.
A deep dive into id Software's progression towards the next-generation id Tech 8 engine, its potential impact, and what it could mean for upcoming game titles.