Bethesda Game Studios employees, including artists, engineers, programmers, and designers, have unionized under the Communication Workers of America (CWA), becoming the first Microsoft game developer to do so. The unionization involves 241 workers who will negotiate a contract with Microsoft, following previous QA unionizations within Zenimax. Microsoft has recognized this 'wall-to-wall' union, representing various roles. This move aligns with a trend in the gaming industry towards unionization for worker protection amid layoffs and closures, with the CWA emphasizing the significance of democracy and workplace representation for all employees.