John Romero commiserates with ousted id Software developers
Originally published Jul 7, 2026
By Joshua Wolens · PC Gamer
AI-generated summary based on PC Gamer · Aggregated by GamingCurve · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 7, 2026
Key points
- John Romero has expressed sympathy for former id Software developers who were reportedly laid off.
- Around half of the studio was reportedly affected by the layoffs.
- Romero hopes that someone is preserving id Software's legacy, as he did before his departure.
John Romero has expressed sympathy for former id Software developers who were reportedly laid off, with around half the studio affected. He hopes that someone is preserving the studio's legacy, similar to how he did before his departure. The situation highlights concerns about the preservation of id Software's work and the impact of staff reductions on the company's future. Romero's comments come amid ongoing discussions about the challenges faced by game developers in the industry.
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