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Doom: The Dark Ages director dismisses claims that Xbox layoffs have crippled id Software

Hugo Martin, creative director of Doom: The Dark Ages, responded to concerns about Microsoft's recent layoffs at id Software by asserting that the studio and its Id Tech engine remain intact and functional. Martin pushed back against characterizations that the studio had been significantly weakened by the cuts.

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What we know

  • Hugo Martin addressed layoffs at id Software earlier this month
  • Martin rejected claims the studio was 'nerfed into the ground' by Xbox staff reductions
  • The director emphasized that Id Tech engine and the Doom team are operational and present
  • Martin's comments came in response to industry concerns about the impact of Microsoft's cuts on game development

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