id Software leadership has reiterated its commitment to its proprietary id Tech engine rather than transitioning to Epic's Unreal Engine 5. Studio head Marty Stratton stated the company intends to remain "a tech powerhouse moving forward," signaling confidence in its in-house technology despite recent workforce reductions. The reaffirmation suggests id Software views its engine as integral to its identity and competitive position, even as layoffs have reshaped the studio's operations.
- id Software is doubling down on proprietary technology as a strategic priority, not abandoning it in response to recent staffing cuts.
- The studio frames engine development as central to its long-term ambitions rather than a cost to be cut.
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Gamingbolt
· Aug 21, 12:16 UTC
id Software is “All In on id Tech”, Says Executive Producer
In a statement, Marty Stratton has spoken about how the studio wants to "continue to be a tech powerhouse moving forward."
Tech4Gamers
· Aug 20, 18:12 UTC
id Software Again Confirms It Won’t Abandon id Tech For Unreal Engine 5
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