Bethesda Layoffs and Future Strategy Amid Xbox Restructuring
Originally published Jul 10, 2026
By Wesley Yin-Poole · IGN
AI-generated summary based on IGN · Aggregated by GamingCurve · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 10, 2026
Key points
- Bethesda has faced significant layoffs across multiple studios as part of Xbox's restructuring.
- A total of 379 employees were laid off, with further cuts expected in the coming months.
- Xbox's new CEO, Asha Sharma, is pushing for closer collaboration and a focus on major franchises.
Bethesda has experienced significant layoffs as part of Xbox's broader restructuring, impacting multiple studios including Bethesda Game Studios, id Software, and ZeniMax Online Studios. A total of 379 employees were laid off across Maryland and Texas, with further cuts expected in the coming months. The restructure, which has already resulted in 1,600 job losses, has raised concerns about the future of Bethesda's development priorities and the stability of its franchises. Xbox's new CEO, Asha Sharma, has emphasized closer collaboration between studios and a focus on major franchises such as Halo, Minecraft, and Fallout. Bethesda's leadership has acknowledged the need for a shift in strategy to ensure long-term sustainability and investment in key franchises.
Read the original story: IGN — by Wesley Yin-Poole