ZeniMax Online Studios

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Ex-ZOS Founder: Canceled ‘Project Blackbird’ Led to My Resignation

The cancellation of the ambitious, long-in-development game "Project Blackbird" was the primary reason for Matt Firor's resignation from ZeniMax Online…

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Elder Scrolls Online Devs Promise Major Changes After Internal Shakeup

The Elder Scrolls Online is planning to extend its lifespan to over 30 years, with new leadership and strategic shifts…

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Elder Scrolls Online Has Big Plans Ahead, Devs Confirm

**The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) is set to receive ambitious updates**, with ZeniMax Online Studios reaffirming its commitment to expanding…

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Sea of Thieves Dev Shares Somber Response to Xbox Layoffs

Rare's production director Drew Stevens addressed the cancellation of Everwild and its emotional impact on employees, citing creative challenges and…

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Upcoming Xbox Games Still Expected After Recent Layoffs

Microsoft cut 9,000 jobs (4% of its workforce), affecting Xbox studios like Blizzard and Rare, and leading to the shutdown…

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Elder Scrolls Online Dev’s Unannounced MMO Was Thriving Before Xbox Cancelation

Microsoft canceled an unannounced sci-fi MMO, codenamed "Blackbird," from ZeniMax Online Studios, which had been in development since 2018 and…

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Exclusive: Elder Scrolls Online Dev’s Canceled Game Details Leaked

ZeniMax Online Studios was developing a canceled sci-fi MMO codenamed "Blackbird", a new IP with a custom engine, before Microsoft's…

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Elder Scrolls Online Dev Cancels Secret MMO, Studio Head Exits Amid Microsoft Layoffs

ZeniMax Online Studios cancels an unannounced MMO project and sees longtime leader Matt Firor step down amid Microsoft layoffs, marking…

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Microsoft Cancels ZeniMax’s New MMO, Lays Off Thousands

Microsoft's workforce cuts led to the cancellation of ZeniMax Online Studios' unannounced MMO "Blackbird", a new IP in development since…

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Microsoft Cuts 9,000 Jobs: Xbox Layoffs & Game Cancellations

Microsoft is cutting 9,000 jobs (4% of its workforce), including roles in its gaming division, despite record Xbox engagement, to…

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