John Carmack responds to Id Software layoffs, admits Microsoft stewardship claim aging badly

Id Software co-founder John Carmack has responded to the news that the Doom and Quake studio has been struck with significant layoffs as part of Xbox’s big business ‘reset’. Earlier this week, a WARN notice filed in Texas indicated that 96 workers have been laid off in Richardson, Texas, where Id is based, and a further 40 remote roles have been cut. Carmack, who was the lead programmer of Id’s classic games, wrote on X that he was saddened by the news, but conceded that he was struggling to feel anger without knowing the full details. Read More...

Jul 10, 2026 - 17:16

John Carmack responds to Id Software layoffs, admits Microsoft stewardship claim aging badly

Id Software co-founder John Carmack has responded to the news that the Doom and Quake studio has been struck with significant layoffs as part of Xbox’s big business ‘reset’.

Earlier this week, a WARN notice filed in Texas indicated that 96 workers have been laid off in Richardson, Texas, where Id is based, and a further 40 remote roles have been cut.

Carmack, who was the lead programmer of Id’s classic games, wrote on X that he was saddened by the news, but conceded that he was struggling to feel anger without knowing the full details.

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