Xbox layoffs and studio closures raise concerns about The Elder Scrolls 6 development, RPG developers say
The article reports that Xbox's recent layoffs and studio closures are threatening the development of highly anticipated titles like The Elder Scrolls 6. Developers working on RPGs at Bethesda and other Xbox studios express concern that the shift in focus toward bigger franchises, combined with significant job cuts, is jeopardizing the quality and timeline of The Elder Scrolls 6. The piece highlights the tension between Microsoft's corporate strategy of prioritizing blockbuster IPs and the human cost of layoffs that remove experienced talent from these very projects.
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The layoffs have removed some of the most experienced people working on these projects, and that's going to have a real impact on the final product.
When you lose the people who know the engine, the lore, and the systems inside out, you're not just losing headcount — you're losing institutional knowledge that can't be replaced overnight.
Microsoft says it wants to focus on big franchises like Elder Scrolls, but the actions on the ground are making it harder, not easier, to deliver those games at the level fans expect.
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