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id Software Faces Brutal Job Cuts Just Before Major Expansion Launch
Microsoft’s gaming division is undergoing a massive restructuring, resulting in 3200 job cuts across various studios including Undead Labs and Compulsion Games. While the goal is to keep studios open, some are pivoting towards independence, while others face an uncertain future under a heavy corporate overhaul. Most critically for fans of fast-paced action, the legendary studio id Software—home of
The Transfer Siren · 7 July 2026
Microsoft’s gaming division is undergoing a massive restructuring, resulting in 3200 job cuts across various studios including Undead Labs and Compulsion Games. While the goal is to keep studios open, some are pivoting towards independence, while others face an uncertain future under a heavy corporate overhaul. Most critically for fans of fast-paced action, the legendary studio id Software—home of
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