Xbox Boss Praises Elder Scrolls 6 As Bethesda Devs Protest Outside
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Xbox CEO Asha Sharma visited Bethesda’s office amid ongoing layoffs, observing a live playthrough of the highly anticipated Elder Scrolls VI and praising its scale, grandeur, and story.
- Sharma’s social media post included a censored eight-letter subtitle for Elder Scrolls VI, sparking speculation among fans about the game’s official name.
- The visit and announcement occurred while unionized workers protested outside Bethesda’s headquarters with a giant inflatable rat, highlighting tensions over recent and upcoming layoffs.
- Xbox plans to lay off 1,600 more employees before the end of the year, prompting coordinated rallies by Xbox workers and the Communications Workers of America on August 18th to demand fair contracts and layoff protections.
