“We Thought We Were Safe” – Bethesda Developers Thought Skyrim and Fallout Would Protect Their Jobs From Xbox Layoffs
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News from HD Technology. Visit www.hd-tecnologia.com for the latest news. Recent Xbox cuts also hit Bethesda Game Studios, even with huge projects in development such as The Elder Scrolls VI. According to former developer Anne Barrett, part of the team thought that working in sagas such as Skyrim, Fallout and The Elder Scrolls was enough to stay out of layoffs. The reality ended up being quite harsher. Barrett told in an interview that the team …
“We Thought We Were Safe” – Bethesda Developers Thought Skyrim and Fallout Would Protect Their Jobs From Xbox Layoffs
Bethesda Game Studios was among the Microsoft-owned developers affected by the major Xbox restructuring announced in July 2026. Microsoft said approximately 3,200 positions would be eliminated across its gaming division during the fiscal year, with around 1,600 roles affected immediately. The cuts also impacted teams across Bethesda and ZeniMax, despite the studios continuing to work on some of the company’s most recognizable franchises. For som…
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