Hugo Martin, creative director on Doom: The Dark Ages, has pushed back on claims that id Software has been "gutted" by layoffs, insisting reports of the studio's decline are inaccurate. He said the team's engine division, responsible for the id Tech engine that powers Doom and other Bethesda titles, remains "very much alive and well" despite recent industry-wide job cuts at parent company Microsoft/Bethesda affecting many studios.

The comments come amid wider concern within the games industry about the impact of layoffs at major publishers, with fans and commentators speculating about the future of id Software following Doom: The Dark Ages' release. Martin's remarks aim to reassure players that the studio retains the technical staff and expertise needed to continue developing and supporting its flagship engine technology going forward.