Microsoft's recent layoffs of about 9,000 employees have led to the cancellation of the highly anticipated MMO, Blackbird, from ZeniMax Online Studios, creators of Elder Scrolls Online. The project, in development since 2018, had a growing team of around 200, who were still hiring until the cancellation news hit. While Xbox head Phil Spencer touts the company's financial stability, the backlash over job losses raises concerns among both developers and gamers about the future of new MMORPGs from this storied studio.
Published on: 7/3/2025
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