John Romero urges preservation of id Software's legacy amid layoffs
Originally published Jul 7, 2026
By Edwin Evans-Thirlwell · Rock Paper Shotgun
AI-generated summary based on Rock Paper Shotgun · Aggregated by GamingCurve · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 7, 2026
Key points
- Xbox is reportedly laying off around half of id Software's team.
- John Romero urges the preservation of code, assets, and stories.
- Outgoing staff have reacted strongly to the restructuring.
Xbox is reportedly laying off around half of id Software's team, with cuts targeting the studio's technology team. John Romero, a co-founder of id Software, has called for the preservation of code, assets, and stories that may be at risk during the restructure. The situation has sparked strong reactions from outgoing staff.
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