MICROSOFT CUTS IDTECH TEAM AT ID SOFTWARE

The layoffs hit id Software's idTech division, which maintains the game engine technology used across multiple projects. Bethesda studios faced significant workforce reductions in the latest round of Microsoft cuts. While specific numbers for the idTech layoffs weren't disclosed, sources indicate the cuts were substantial. The broader Bethesda layoffs have impacted roughly half of some teams' headcounts. Microsoft has not provided official statements on the scope or rationale for these specific cuts. The company has conducted multiple rounds of layoffs over recent months across its gaming division. id Software, known for franchises like Doom and Quake, remains operational. However, the loss of the dedicated idTech team raises questions about the engine's future development and support for active projects relying on the technology. Additional layoffs within Microsoft's gaming operations may occur in coming weeks, according to reports.