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People are discussing Bethesda’s ongoing update and patch efforts (Fallout 4, Skyrim, and Oblivion Remastered), alongside concerns over staffing cuts described by Bethesda developers after Xbox took over. Headlines also highlight visible union protest symbolism at Bethesda HQ tied to layoffs.

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Fallout; The Elder Scrolls
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25% of Bethesda
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Key Takeaway Bethesda is signaling more updates for Fallout 4/Skyrim and acknowledging demand for an Oblivion Remastered PC patch, while devs and workers are drawing attention to recurring layoffs under Xbox.
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Kotaku · 17h ago
Bethesda Dev Says Cuts Were Rare Before Xbox Took Over: ‘All Of A Sudden We Have Yearly Layoffs’
WCCFTech · 2h ago
Bethesda Artist Says Microsoft’s Xbox Ended a No-Layoff Era, Turning Studio Retirement Dreams into Yearly Job Cuts

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  • Bethesda Artist Says Microsoft’s Xbox Ended a No-Layoff Era, Turning Studio Retirement Dreams into Yearly Job Cuts WCCFTech
  • Bethesda Dev Says Cuts Were Rare Before Xbox Took Over: 'All Of A Sudden We Have Yearly Layoffs' - Kotaku Kotaku
  • Bethesda Dev Says Cuts Were Rare Before Xbox Took Over: "All Of A Sudden We Have Yearly Layoffs" Kotaku
  • Bethesda Dev Says Cuts Were Rare Before Xbox Took Over: ‘All Of A Sudden We Have Yearly Layoffs’ Kotaku
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Bethesda Dev Says Cuts Were Rare Before Xbox Took Over: 'All Of A Sudden We Have Yearly Layoffs' - Kotaku

Xbox developers are holding a rally across the United States and Canada to bring attention to the widespread layoffs

17h ago Ash Parrish
rockpapershotgun.com

I'm not saying Bethesda are trolling me specifically, but Fallout 4 and Skyrim updates are imminent just as I've modded up the latter for the first time in ages

Fallout 4 and Skyrim updates are imminent, Bethesda have warned.

2d ago News by Mark Warren Senior Staff Writer
kitguru.net

Bethesda warns fans that Fallout 4 and Skyrim will be getting new updates - KitGuru

Typically, the announcement of a new video game update is met with excitement, as fans look forward

2d ago Mustafa Mahmoud
nintendolife.com

Gallery: Celebrating Oblivion Remastered's Switch 2 Physical With Some Bethesda Goodies

By Azura, by Azura, by Azura!

18h ago Nintendo Life

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Tracking: I'm not saying Bethesda are trolling me specifically, but Fallout 4 and Skyrim updates are imminent just as I've modded up the latter for the first time in ages / As Xbox head Asha Sharma reportedly visits Bethesda HQ, workers put up red flags representing laid off staff and a giant inflatable rat outside

I'm not saying Bethesda are trolling me specifically, but Fallout 4 and Skyrim updates are imminent just as I've modded up the latter for the first time in ages As Xbox head Asha Sharma reportedly visits Bethesda HQ, workers put up red flags representing laid off staff and a giant inflatable rat outside
Eurogamer 2 articles

Tracking: Bethesda finally "looking into" patching Oblivion Remastered on PC, PS5 and Xbox amid praise for Switch 2 release / Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's internal playthrough of The Elder Scrolls 6 disrupted by a giant inflatable rat, as Bethesda union protests cuts

Bethesda finally "looking into" patching Oblivion Remastered on PC, PS5 and Xbox amid praise for Switch 2 release Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's internal playthrough of The Elder Scrolls 6 disrupted by a giant inflatable rat, as Bethesda union protests cuts

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r/Games · u/Spotget1738 · 

Bethesda Dev Says Cuts Were Rare Before Xbox Took Over: 'All Of A Sudden We Have Yearly Layoffs'

submitted by /u/Spotget1738 to r/Games [link] [comments]
r/pcgaming · u/Commandercaptain · 

Bethesda Finally Confirms The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Patch Is Coming

submitted by /u/Commandercaptain to r/pcgaming [link] [comments]
r/pcgaming · u/Gorotheninja · 

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Gushes About Elder Scrolls VI At Bethesda Studios Visit, Does Not Seem To Notice Giant Rat On Bethesda Office Lawn Protesting Layoffs

submitted by /u/Gorotheninja to r/pcgaming [link] [comments]
r/Games · u/nuggetman415 · 

Xbox Boss Asha Sharma Says Elder Scrolls VI Looks Great, So Stop Talking About That Giant Rat Outside Bethesda’s Office

submitted by /u/nuggetman415 to r/Games [link] [comments]
r/GamingLeaksAndRumours · u/NorthKoreanMissile7 · 

Bethesda responded to MrMattyPlays after he sent them questions

First and foremost they didn't answer most of his questions and there's nothing exciting in there so I wont list everything but there were some small pieces of information. Summary below: The remaster team hopes to bring…

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Why did Bethesda employees display the inflatable rat 'Scabby' during Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's visit?

They erected Scabby as a visible union protest against recent layoffs and to make a clear statement to Xbox leadership about how developers have been impacted. Scabby is famously used by trade unions to protest unfair practices and layoffs, and Bethesda workers also planted a red-flag "layoff graveyard" with one flag for each person let go to underscore the losses. Answered

Xbox CEO welcomed with giant rat, layoff graveyard in visit to Bethesda offices
What restrictions did Bethesda management reportedly place on employees’ protest materials inside the office?

According to the article, management told employees they could not have posters facing the outside of their cubicles. Workers then put up balloons, but were instructed to keep them inside their cubes rather than visible outside. Answered

Xbox CEO welcomed with giant rat, layoff graveyard in visit to Bethesda offices
How does the article link Bethesda’s 2024 union vote to the protest actions during the Xbox CEO visit?

The article states that Bethesda workers, who voted to unionize in 2024, erected the giant inflatable rat Scabby and created a layoff graveyard of red flags to make a visible protest for Xbox CEO Asha Sharma’s visit. It presents the union vote as context for organized actions, posters, balloons inside cubes, and the planted flags, intended to show how developers were impacted by recent layoffs. Answered

Xbox CEO welcomed with giant rat, layoff graveyard in visit to Bethesda offices
Did Bethesda explicitly confirm that The Elder Scrolls VI's release timeline is unchanged despite Xbox's layoffs?

Yes. Bethesda explicitly told YouTuber MrMattyPlays that "No, the roadmap is unaffected," saying The Elder Scrolls VI will not be delayed and the development roadmap remains intact despite the layoffs. Answered

Elder Scrolls 6 roadmap not affected by layoffs, Bethesda says
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