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John Carmack Reflects on id Software Layoffs: "Games Need to Succeed, Not Just Be Beloved"

John Carmack, co-founder of id Software, responds to the significant layoffs at the studio, expressing sadness but not surprise, citing the need for financial success beyond mere affection. The layoffs, part of Xbox's "reset," highlight the challenges of sustaining studios through marginal revenue. id Software's future remains uncertain as the industry weighs the balance between beloved titles and commercial viability.

Jul 10, 2026

John Romero Supports id Software Amid Layoffs, Urges Legacy Preservation

id Software co-founder John Romero expresses sorrow for the 95 staff laid off at the studio and commends the team for advancing its legacy. With the Doom: The Dark Ages expansion releasing this week, Romero hopes someone is preserving the studio's history amid Microsoft's sweeping Xbox layoffs. The move is part of a broader restructuring seeing 3,200 staff let go.

Jul 7, 2026

Xbox Layoffs Devastate id Software as Doom: The Dark Ages Revelations DLC Launches

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.