Doom co-creator John Romero weighs in on Xbox's cuts to id Software, underlines the importance of digital preservation and the studio's history

Doom co-creator John Romero has commented on the layoffs at id Software, which were part of Xbox's recent division-wide cuts. Romero expressed his sorrow for those affected, acknowledging the pain of leaving a place that holds so much of one's work and history. He praised id Software's recent work on Doom, Quake, and Wolfenstein, stating the last few games showed "real care, skill and respect." Romero also emphasized the importance of preserving id Software's history and industry-defining work, especially as rumors emerge about id Tech potentially going extinct. He stated that he has preserved the studio's complete early history from its start through to August 6, 1996, including materials and assets that id itself may no longer have, and expressed hope that someone is doing the same for the company's ongoing legacy.