Id Software Developer Details 'Brutal' Crunch on Doom: The Dark Ages DLC Amid Layoffs
A former id Software producer has described intense crunch conditions, including 17-hour workdays, leading up to the release of Doom: The Dark Ages - Revelations.
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Id Software Dev Says Layoffs Made AAA Development 'Impossible'
Following Xbox's July 2026 layoffs, id Software programmer Chris Hays claims studio cuts make shipping AAA games like Doom: The Dark Ages impossible.
Hugo Martin Addresses id Software Size and id Tech Status
Director Hugo Martin confirms id Software's current size matches its 2016 team and reaffirms that the id Tech engine remains a core focus for the studio.
Id Software Developer Says There is 'No Benefit' to Xbox Ownership
A current id Software employee speaks out on studio layoffs and the impact of Microsoft ownership following the release of Doom: The Dark Ages.
Id Software Hit by Massive Layoffs Despite Doom: The Dark Ages Success
136 Of 185 id Software developers have been laid off by Microsoft, despite the critical success of Doom: The Dark Ages and its new Revelation DLC.
Doom: The Dark Ages – Revelations Review: A Bloody, Uncertain Farewell
The Revelations expansion for Doom: The Dark Ages is a fantastic, high-speed shooter, but it arrives during a devastating period of layoffs at Id Software.
Doom: The Dark Ages – Revelations DLC Impressions: A Must-Play Addition
Is the new Revelations DLC for Doom: The Dark Ages worth it? We dive into the new Chain Spear mechanics, refreshed mobility, and challenging combat.
Id Software Hit by Massive Layoffs Amidst Xbox Restructuring
Half of the id Software team was laid off this week as part of a 3,200-person cut across Microsoft's Xbox division, impacting the future of the Doom franchise.
PlayStation's Doom: The Dark Ages Repost Draws Massive Backlash
PlayStation's attempt to promote Doom: The Dark Ages DLC has backfired, as users flood the tweet with criticism over the company's planned disc production end.
Nintendo Leaks DOOM: The Dark Ages: Switch 2 Release Rumors and Details
We've spotted something juicy brewing in the Nintendo eShop, and if our instincts are right, the future of demon-slaying on Nintendo's next-gen platform just got a whole lot clearer. Alright, gamers, let's cut to the chase.
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Id Software Developer Says There is 'No Benefit' to Xbox Ownership
A current id Software employee speaks out on studio layoffs and the impact of Microsoft ownership following the release of Doom: The Dark Ages.
PlayStation's Doom: The Dark Ages Repost Draws Massive Backlash
PlayStation's attempt to promote Doom: The Dark Ages DLC has backfired, as users flood the tweet with criticism over the company's planned disc production end.