Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
ID Software GUTTED! Last month ID Software experienced sever layoffs with reports saying half of it's staff were let go and all on the eve of DOOM The Dark Ages Revelations release. In this episode of State Of The Boom we will be going over all the facts of the layoffs. Why they happened and what the future could hold for id Software. (Sources below)
PLUS All the New FPS Games released in July and a look at the Upcoming FPS Games for August.
DOOM The Dark Ages Revelations Review: youtu.be/_882MPvOvKQ
DOOM The Dark Ages Revelations End Game Review: youtu.be/4nZn08AjOlk
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Timecodes
0:00 The Fallout of the ID Software Layoffs
1:29 Unpacking the Timeline of the Layoffs
4:03 The Great Xbox Reset Explained
6:02 Why ID Software Was Targeted
11:23 The Future of the IDTech Engine
20:07 The Hidden Cost of Lost Experience
27:55 Monthly FPS Releases Recap
NEWS SOURCES:
gamedeveloper.com/production/two-thirds-of-doom-2016-development-team-laid-off-during-latest-round-of-xbox-cuts
gamedeveloper.com/production/-good-work-is-not-going-to-save-your-job-at-this-company-laid-off-xbox-devs-condemn-microsoft
gamesradar.com/games/fps/laid-off-id-software-devs-cannot-imagine-a-path-forward-where-they-make-another-game-in-id-tech-despite-the-doom-studios-claims
vgchartz.com/article/468425/136-employees-laid-off-at-id-software-and-22-at-bethesda-game-studios-in-texas
kotaku.com/the-cuts-at-doom-maker-id-software-go-shockingly-deep-i-dont-see-how-they-make-a-game-with-that-team-2000713860
ign.com/articles/id-software-issues-statement-following-xbox-layoffs-says-its-back-to-the-size-it-was-when-it-made-2016s-doom
https://x.com/idSoftware/status/2075638499412189455
gamedeveloper.com/production/-good-work-is-not-going-to-save-your-job-at-this-company-laid-off-xbox-devs-condemn-microsoft
https://aftermath.site/xbox-layoffs-id-software-frankfurt-doom/
windowscentral.com/gaming/zenimax-bethesda/whats-going-on-with-xboxs-id-software
gameworldobserver.com/2026/07/09/new-details-on-layoffs-at-id-software-over-70-of-the-staff-have-been-laid-off-but-the-id-tech-engine-will-not-be-abandoned#:~:text=Documents%20filed%20with%20Texas%20authorities%20indicate%20that,two%20lead%20programmers%20and%20a%20technical%20director
https://x.com/asha_shar/status/2074124008795369482
eurogamer.net/id-software-xbox-cuts-doom
reddit.com/r/Doom/comments/1vc2wqa/xboxlayoffs_idprogrammer_chris_hays_on_his
twc.texas.gov/data-reports/warn-notice
cwa-union.org/news/releases/union-video-game-workers-fight-rights-amidst-xbox-layoffs
https://aftermath.site/id-software-union-doom-microsoft-cwa/
keranews.org/news/2026-07-15/xbox-protest
theverge.com/games/973520/xbox-ceo-memo-one-year-growth
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ID Software GUTTED! Last month ID Software experienced sever layoffs with reports saying half of it's staff were let go and all on the eve of DOOM The Dark Ages Revelations release. In this episode of State Of The Boom we will be going over all the facts of the layoffs. Why they happened and what the future could hold for id Software. (Sources below)
PLUS All the New FPS Games released in July and a look at the Upcoming FPS Games for August.
DOOM The Dark Ages Revelations Review: youtu.be/_882MPvOvKQ
DOOM The Dark Ages Revelations End Game Review: youtu.be/4nZn08AjOlk
Help Support this channel:
Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/kirkcollects
My GOG affiliate link: adtr.co/Hjf4Mk
Come join the Kirk.Collects Discord: discord.gg/XqQC8HQEwt
Please follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/kirkcollects
Please follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/kirkcollects
Please follow me on TikTok: @kirkcollects
Timecodes
0:00 The Fallout of the ID Software Layoffs
1:29 Unpacking the Timeline of the Layoffs
4:03 The Great Xbox Reset Explained
6:02 Why ID Software Was Targeted
11:23 The Future of the IDTech Engine
20:07 The Hidden Cost of Lost Experience
27:55 Monthly FPS Releases Recap
NEWS SOURCES:
gamedeveloper.com/production/two-thirds-of-doom-2016-development-team-laid-off-during-latest-round-of-xbox-cuts
gamedeveloper.com/production/-good-work-is-not-going-to-save-your-job-at-this-company-laid-off-xbox-devs-condemn-microsoft
gamesradar.com/games/fps/laid-off-id-software-devs-cannot-imagine-a-path-forward-where-they-make-another-game-in-id-tech-despite-the-doom-studios-claims
vgchartz.com/article/468425/136-employees-laid-off-at-id-software-and-22-at-bethesda-game-studios-in-texas
kotaku.com/the-cuts-at-doom-maker-id-software-go-shockingly-deep-i-dont-see-how-they-make-a-game-with-that-team-2000713860
ign.com/articles/id-software-issues-statement-following-xbox-layoffs-says-its-back-to-the-size-it-was-when-it-made-2016s-doom
https://x.com/idSoftware/status/2075638499412189455
gamedeveloper.com/production/-good-work-is-not-going-to-save-your-job-at-this-company-laid-off-xbox-devs-condemn-microsoft
https://aftermath.site/xbox-layoffs-id-software-frankfurt-doom/
windowscentral.com/gaming/zenimax-bethesda/whats-going-on-with-xboxs-id-software
gameworldobserver.com/2026/07/09/new-details-on-layoffs-at-id-software-over-70-of-the-staff-have-been-laid-off-but-the-id-tech-engine-will-not-be-abandoned#:~:text=Documents%20filed%20with%20Texas%20authorities%20indicate%20that,two%20lead%20programmers%20and%20a%20technical%20director
https://x.com/asha_shar/status/2074124008795369482
eurogamer.net/id-software-xbox-cuts-doom
reddit.com/r/Doom/comments/1vc2wqa/xboxlayoffs_idprogrammer_chris_hays_on_his
twc.texas.gov/data-reports/warn-notice
cwa-union.org/news/releases/union-video-game-workers-fight-rights-amidst-xbox-layoffs
https://aftermath.site/id-software-union-doom-microsoft-cwa/
keranews.org/news/2026-07-15/xbox-protest
theverge.com/games/973520/xbox-ceo-memo-one-year-growth
If you enjoy this video please subscribe for reviews, impressions and other gaming content.
Written and edited by Kirk Collects
Graphics by Anicaro Motion - https://x.com/anicaromotion
Please follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/kirkcollects
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DISCLAIMER: This description may include affiliate links. If you use an affiliate link in this description to purchase a product, service, or fundraise I may receive a commission.
