Today it was revealed that Microsoft has decided to make another big round of cuts in its gaming division. Specifically, it will close Betheda’s Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks and Alpha Dog studios, while merging Roundhouse Games with ZeniMax Online Studios. It will also cut a number of other jobs from Bethesda. The company has not yet announced the number of its employees who are losing their jobs.

The reaction to this decision online was one of shock, disbelief and even anger. indeed, like First reported by EurogamerSome of Bethesda’s remaining team members are taking to social media to express their feelings.

One of them is Dinga Bakaba, studio head and co-director at Arkane Lyon, which is currently developing a game for Bethesda and Microsoft based on Marvel’s Blade. In a multi-post thread on X (formerly Twitter)Bakaba stated in part:

It’s absolutely terrible. Permission to be Human: To any executives reading this, a friendly reminder that video games are an entertainment/culture industry, and your business as a corporation is to take care of your artists/entertainers and help them create value for you.

Alistair Hatch, one of Bethesda’s regional directors, Post your own feelings on X today.

angry. Frustrated. shocked. angry. without words shocked. embarrassed.

I have so much love for damaged studios. The people who made up these teams were amazing, hard working, dedicated and talented.

It is terrible.

Harvey Smith, Studio Director of Arkan Austin’s Closing, Expressed his feelings in closing in XAnd how it will affect his teammates.

I just want to say that I love all the people at Arcane Austin so much. Great times, hard times, we’ve been through so much, together. Of course, today’s news is terrible, for all of us. Your talent will lift you up, and I’ll do anything to help.

Microsoft previously cut 1,900 staff members from its gaming divisions at the end of January.