# Report: At Least Half of id Software Laid Off By Xbox

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Podcast: [Game Mess Mornings](https://stenobird.com/podcast/game-mess-mornings-5219402)
Published: 2026-07-09T16:42:06+00:00
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## Resource

Mike Minotti is joined by Lex Luddy to talk about further layoffs from Xbox, further layoffs from Ubisoft, further concern about Bethesda RPGs, and more. Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/join Timestamps ( note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive ): 00:00 Intro 05:06 Big questions for Microsoft’s intentions for id Software 18:36 Obsidian ‘cancels Avowed 2 to focus on new Fallout’ 26:34 The Elder Scrolls 6 Will Suffer Because of Xbox Layoffs, Bethesda Staff Say, Fearing Delays, Crunch, and Generational Talent Being Replaced by Contractors 31:30 Fired Marathon director says he’s settled a lawsuit with Sony and been inserted into the credits 33:00 Ubisoft Barcelona Celebrates Successful Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Launch With Layoffs 40:08 You can now try one of Nintendo’s best Switch 2 games for free 42:39 Persona 4 Revival Producer Confirms Some Noteworthy Character Changes Are Coming 45:41 Former VG247 editors launch new publication, Respec 46:48 Polls & outro

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