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Studio id Software confirms active development on an unreleased game alongside a new project from MachineGames.
DOOM: The Dark Ages will add a new Slaughter Mode on November 16, 2026, available only to owners of the Revelations DLC.
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Quake Champions ditches its free-to-play model and microtransactions in a final update following id Software layoffs.
A lead developer at id Software has criticized Xbox, claiming it is now impossible to create titles like 2016's Doom due to a lack of artistic understanding.
id Software developer Chris Hays criticizes Xbox and Microsoft following industry layoffs, stating morale has never been lower.
Id Software celebrates the 30th anniversary of Quake by releasing a major update featuring a new episode, fresh maps, and expanded game mechanics.
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Quake marks its 30th anniversary with a surprise free remaster update titled Dawn of the Machine across supported platforms.
Microsoft's latest round of Xbox layoffs has eliminated two-thirds of the remaining developers who worked on Doom (2016).
Former id Software developers critique Microsoft's management following a massive 3,200-job purge at Xbox.
Coverage indicates that a new DOOM game is currently in development alongside discussions regarding industry climates.
id Software defends its operational capacity following massive layoffs amidst a broader Xbox organizational reset.
Microsoft's layoffs at id Software have sparked controversy and a pointed response from former lead John Carmack.
High-level leadership shifts and workforce reductions are hitting major tech players, including Dropbox, T-Mobile, and Xbox.
Microsoft-owned id Software faces significant workforce reductions, sparking political backlash and industry criticism over corporate labor practices.
Microsoft announces a wide-reaching reduction in staff, impacting Xbox divisions and multiple internal studios through 2028.
Xbox-led layoffs are significantly reducing staff at Id Software and Obsidian Entertainment, according to industry reports.
Bobby Prince, the influential composer behind the scores for Doom and Wolfenstein 3D, has died at age 81.