Romero Games Faces Closure and Job Losses After Microsoft Funding Cuts
TL;DR
Romero Games, an Ireland-based game studio founded by John and Brenda Romero, has been completely closed following Microsoft’s recent layoffs and project cancellations, resulting in over 100 employees losing their jobs. The studio was working on an Unreal Engine 5 shooter, but funding was pulled after Microsoft ended its publishing agreement, leaving the project and studio operations halted. The situation reflects broader layoffs and cancellations across Microsoft’s gaming division.
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- Romero Games now ‘completely closed’ following Microsoft cuts, it’s claimed Video Games Chronicle
- [UPDATE] Romero Games Employee Says 'Whole Studio' Subject to Layoffs After Microsoft Pulls Funding for New Shooter from Doom Co-Creator John Romero IGN
- Xbox was funding Romero Games' new game, but layoffs have left the project in crisis Engadget
- Bethesda Cancels Funding For Several Unannounced Projects at Multiple Studios Insider Gaming
- Fears for 100 jobs at Galway-based Romero Games RTE.ie
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