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Microsoft allegedly reneged on a pledge to negotiate severance with laid-off Bethesda Montreal developers, instead offering the minimum legal payout without union bargaining, according to the Bethesda Game Studios union. The union claims the company also terminated workers' health benefits and has filed a complaint, urging the public to send feedback to Microsoft.

The Elder Scrolls Online is removing its Web Crown Store from the official website and changing its monthly Crown Store Showcase blog to a more list-like format due to reduced team bandwidth following Microsoft's layoffs. Players will still be able to purchase crowns via the website but must log into the game to view and buy items.