Bethesda Game Studios Layoffs 2026 — 440 Jobs Cut in Quebec, Canada

440

employees affected

Media Report

Bethesda Game Studios union workers in Montreal are planning a major rally action on July 15 to protest recent Xbox mass layoffs. A total of 440 union positions were eliminated across Bethesda and ZeniMax unions during the layoffs.

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Announced Date: July 9, 2026
Province: Quebec
City: Montreal
Industry: Technology
Laid Off: 440(Confirmed actual layoffs)
Organization Type: private
Source: News Media

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Organization: Bethesda Game Studios

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Sources (18 articles)

Bethesda Accused Of Breaking Canadian Labor Laws With Montreal Layoffs

Engadget·Jul 23, 2026

Bethesda Union Workers Are Protesting Mass Layoffs and Holding Rallies

Yahoo·Jul 10, 2026

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GamingBolt·Jul 23, 2026

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Tech Times·Jul 10, 2026

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Tech Times·Jul 13, 2026

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inkl·Jul 23, 2026

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GameLuster·Jul 10, 2026

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