The Elder Scrolls 6 development roadmap is unaffected by Xbox's mass layoffs, Bethesda says, despite devs' fears of delays and crunch

Bethesda says The Elder Scrolls 6's development roadmap remains unaffected by Xbox's recent mass layoffs, which cut 1,600 jobs across Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda, and Activision Blizzard, with another 1,600 cuts planned over the next year. The statement contradicts concerns from anonymous Bethesda staff who told IGN they fear potential delays, increased crunch, and reliance on contractors unfamiliar with the studio's proprietary technology.

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