ZeniMax Devs Decry Loss of Future Amid Xbox MMO Cancellation
Microsoft is set to lay off most of the 222 employees at ZeniMax Online Studios who worked on the canceled MMORPG Blackbird, with negotiations ongoing for severance packages. The project, in development since 2018 and highly regarded by Microsoft CEO Phil Spencer, was abruptly shelved, leading to significant job losses and community disappointment. Union efforts aim to support affected workers through severance and dignity in departure, amid broader concerns about layoffs within Microsoft and Xbox.