"There are no benefits to being owned by Microsoft," says Doom dev: "They have destroyed immense amounts of value that I don't even think that they're aware of"
Xbox layoffs hit id Software one day before releasing the acclaimed Dark Ages DLC
Don't Even Think is an action shooter that launched on PlayStation 4 in mid-2019. Beyond its original release, the game has largely faded from the spotlight, though recent industry developments have drawn tangential attention. A developer from id Software - known for the Doom franchise - used the opportunity of their studio's layoffs to critique Microsoft's stewardship, claiming the company has destroyed considerable value through its ownership decisions. These comments arrived just as id Software released the Dark Ages DLC for Doom, making the timing particularly pointed regarding the studio's operational challenges under corporate ownership.
Xbox layoffs hit id Software one day before releasing the acclaimed Dark Ages DLC