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Bethesda refocuses on major franchises including Fallout and Elder Scrolls amid Xbox workforce cuts

Bethesda parent company ZeniMax is restructuring its operations and reducing its workforce as part of broader Xbox layoffs, pivoting its development strategy toward its largest franchises. The company will concentrate resources on approximately five core series including Fallout and The Elder Scrolls, though reports indicate that other properties like Doom, Quake, and Wolfenstein will continue development despite the shift in strategic focus.

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What we know

  • Bethesda is reducing its workforce as part of Xbox-wide restructuring and layoffs
  • The studio is pivoting toward developing its biggest franchises, including Fallout and The Elder Scrolls
  • Approximately five major franchises will receive primary focus going forward
  • Despite the strategic shift, reports indicate Doom, Quake, and Wolfenstein will continue being developed

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