Xbox Layoffs Include Elder Scrolls Artist Responsible For Khajits And Argonians

The Elder Scrolls 6 Release Date Potentially Delayed

Image courtesy of Bethesda The long-dreaded Xbox layoffs have officially begun, and The Elder Scrolls is among the impacted franchises. A massive number of Zenimax Online staff formerly working on The Elder Scrolls Online have been let go, forcing the remaining team to adjust its ambitious roadmap. Now, those Bethesda staff who remain to work on The Elder Scrolls []

Microsoft to cut nearly 2.5% of workforce in latest layoffs: Report

The layoffs will impact thousands of roles, including sales and consulting, as well as jobs at ​the Xbox gaming division, ‌the Business Insider report said

More Layoffs At Microsoft? Tech Giant Plans To Cut Jobs In Xbox, Sales & Consulting

The layoffs are expected to impact thousands of jobs such as sales and consulting, along with roles at the Xbox gaming division. It is estimated to be less than 2.5 of the company's 220,000-person...

Xbox has put The Elder Scrolls 6 in jeopardy, devs working on RPG say

Though Xbox is shifting its focus to bigger franchises like Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout, layoffs are threatening the future of Bethesda's hyped sequel

The Elder Scrolls 6 Will Suffer Because of Xbox Layoffs, Bethesda Staff Say, Fearing Delays, Crunch, and Generational Talent Being Replaced by Contractors

This week's devastating Xbox layoffs will have a substantial and cascading effect on Bethesda's development of The Elder Scrolls 6, multiple staff at the studio have told IGN.

"We are the best allies to game devs": Skyrim modder shows solidarity with laid off Bethesda workers by draping union logos across Tamriel

You've heard about Microsoft's mass layoffs by now. The last few days have been filled with stories of how these cuts are affecting different studios both still and formerly owned by Xbox, with even Elder Scrolls 6 developers Bethesda not being spared, regardless of that series being one their corporate overlords are determined to squeeze more out of going forwards. Thankfully, those overlords are reciving some pushback, with unionised Bethesda staff planning protest rallies and a modder using their talents to offer players a way of showing solidarity. Read more

Layoffs looming, Xbox union members argue for transparency and good-faith bargaining

Xbox union members argue for transparency and good-faith bargaining.

The Internet Reacts To Xbox’s Layoff-Filled ‘Reset’ With Relief And Rage: ‘Another Stream Of Tone Deaf Excuses’

Though some of Xbox's most beloved studios are remaining open, the extreme layoffs spell even worse times ahead for the industry

Planned Xbox Layoffs Will Be “The Largest Single Layoff Event In Gaming History”

George Broussard, co-founder of 3D Realms, claims Xbox may face significant layoffs soon, potentially exceeding 2,000 jobs. Despite his industry insight, the information remains unconfirmed and should be considered rumor until verified.

‘Not a fun time’: Quebec video game industry in limbo as studios cut back

MONTREAL — At 10:30 a.m. last Monday, about a dozen employees at Bethesda Game Studios in Montreal learned they would be laid off. The group, part of a larger team of 120 at the Xbox-owned company, had been riding high with the ongoing success of action role-playing video game “Fallout 76” and another one called [] The post ‘Not a fun time’: Quebec video game industry in limbo as studios cut back appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Obsidian Entertainment Has Lost 60-70 Developers In Latest Layoff

The Outer Worlds and Grounded developer has been hit hard by Xbox's latest round of layoffs.

5 Xbox Studios At Risk of Being Closed in Microsoft’s Layoffs

Microsoft’s latest Xbox layoffs could reportedly lead to the closure of more than five gaming studios. Although the publisher has yet to confirm any shutdowns, multiple reports have revealed several teams that may be at risk. Here are the Xbox studios that could be affected. Xbox Studios Reportedly at Risk of Closure Screenshot: Xbox In []

Microsoft comms lead says Xbox layoffs "were not made to replace employees with foreign workers" in response to "bad information"

Microsoft comms lead says Xbox layoffs "were not made to replace employees with foreign workers" in response to "bad information"

As Microsoft Eliminates Almost 5,000 Employees, Its HR Chief Makes a Statement About AI

The employees, who work across the company’s commercial business organizations and Xbox, were notified of the cuts today.

Xbox to Lay Off Up to 3,200 Staffers in ‘Most Significant Restructure’ in Company’s History

Xbox is set to lay off 1,600 staffers Monday and up to another 1,600 over the next year in what new CEO Asha Sharma calls the “most significant restructure” in the Microsoft division’s history. In addition, four Xbox studios — Ninja Theory, Undead Labs, Compulsion Games and Double Fine Productions, which collectively employee approximately 350 []

More Layoffs, Acquisitions, and SpaceX Becomes AI Company

Are layoffs starting to backfire in Silicon Valley? Employees at Meta Platforms are starting to revolt against cuts and reassignments.

Xbox Layoffs Will Impact The Elder Scrolls VI, Bethesda Warns

Bethesda staff have warned that this week’s sweeping Xbox layoffs will have a “substantial and cascading effect” on the development

Xbox dropped a BOMBSHELL

Xbox has announced massive layoffs and studio spinoffs as a drastic cost-cutting effort. Let's talk about it. ~~SOURCES~~ https://www.theverge.com/news/961546/xbox-layoffs-studio-sales-2026 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-06/microsoft-s-xbox-to-cut-3-200-jobs-divest-five-studios-in-major-overhaul

TikTok staff braced for layoffs as company announces Ireland restructure

Management have informed some staff that their role may be at risk.

Iowa sports radio host Trent Condon out at KXNO after heartfelt comments about laid-off co-workers

Several people at the Des Moines sports radio station KXNO were laid off last Tuesday as part of iHeartRadio’s nationwide layoffs. After sharing his heartfelt comments about those affected, KXNO host Trent Condon is also no longer with the station. Several of KXNO’s longtime hosts were part of the layoff. Ken Miller, who was set

Fallout and Elder Scrolls union says Bethesda layoffs didn't hurt Microsoft's "14 layers of management" – "We lost dozens of programmers, artists, designers and testers"

Fallout and Elder Scrolls union says Bethesda layoffs didn't hurt Microsoft's "14 layers of management" – "We lost dozens of programmers, artists, designers and testers"

The Monkey Paw Curls: Obsidian is Working on Fallout, But Not in a Good Way

Following XBOX's massive layoffs, the developer is shifting focus to the popular franchise.

Wolfenstein and Doom still in development despite Bethesda cuts confirms insider

Fallout and The Elder Scrolls will not be the only focus for Bethesda following Microsoft's layoffs, as id Software is reportedly downsized.

XBox announces layoffs

Microsoft's XBox division today announced that it would lay off 3,200 workers and cut loose four of its studios, part of the latest wave of job losses to hit the game industry. Kotaku acquired email outlining the layoffs, half of which are immediate and the rest to take place later. — Read the rest The post XBox announces layoffs appeared first on Boing Boing.

The Elder Scrolls 6 will be hurt and potentially delayed by Xbox layoffs, Bethesda devs expect: "This has had a crushing effect on morale"

The Elder Scrolls 6 will be hurt and potentially delayed by Xbox layoffs, Bethesda devs expect: "This has had a crushing effect on morale"