# "They don't understand art" - id Software lead slams Xbox, says it's "impossible" to make games like 2016's Doom now

> A lead developer at id Software has spoken out about Microsoft's decision to make major cuts at the developer, and has said it's "impossible" to make triple-A games like 2016's Doom with half the staff.

- **Source:** [Eurogamer](https://www.eurogamer.net/id-software-slams-xbox-interview-impossible-aaa-games?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a7a169f6824e7bf425b0531)
- **Published:** 2026-08-10
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #microsoft #xbox
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a7a169f6824e7bf425b0531

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