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After Hugo Martin downplayed reports that id Software had been gutted, current and former employees say a large portion of the Doom (2016) team was cut earlier this month, challenging his optimism and signaling potential challenges for future AAA projects.
Id Software pushes back on claims that it was gutted by Microsoft's Xbox layoffs, saying the Doom studio is still the same size as during Doom 2016 and that id Tech remains active, with collaboration across Frankfurt and MachineGames; the report also notes ongoing Doom development, the Revelations expansion for The Dark Ages, and a new Chain Spear, all amid broader Xbox restructuring and job cuts.
A terminally ill Doom fan in Toronto asked Reddit for one final wish—playing Doom: The Dark Ages on a PS5 in hospital—and received heartfelt messages from series lead developer Hugo Martin and co-creator John Romero. The hospital arranged the request, Martin and Romero offered words of support and encouragement, with Romero saying the fan is the real Slayer and that he’s not alone. The post drew broad fan support as the fan continued to play during his final days, illustrating how creators and communities can accompany a player through life’s hardest moments.