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Developers working on The Elder Scrolls 6 are reportedly fearing further delays for the highly anticipated RPG following recent widespread layoffs across Xbox and Bethesda Game Studios. These job cuts have had a "crushing effect on morale" and raised concerns about staffing, potential reliance on contract labor, and increased crunch for the remaining team. The situation highlights Microsoft's broader strategy to focus on projects with the "highest likelihood of making money" amidst significant industry turmoil.
Microsoft's Xbox division layoffs have severely impacted Bethesda and id Software, with up to 50% of teams cut, raising concerns for beloved franchises like Doom, Elder Scrolls, and Starfield. The focus shifts to "strongest franchises" amidst calls for sustainable growth.
After nearly three years of silence since its Game Awards 2023 reveal, fears of Arkane's Marvel's Blade being canceled have been put to rest. Bethesda's Todd Howard confirmed the game is "still alive" and Arkane is "doing a really, really great job," offering a glimmer of hope amidst industry uncertainty.
