ZeniMax Online Studios was developing a new MMO called 'Blackbird' under a sci-fi IP since 2018. The studio was creating a new game engine for the project, which contributed to its lengthy development. Pre-production was going well, with indications that it could enter full production after approval from Xbox higher-ups. However, the game's cancellation resulted in significant layoffs, affecting several hundred developers. Microsoft has confirmed several project cancellations, including Rare's Everwild and The Initiative's Perfect Dark, but has not explicitly mentioned the status of the Blackbird project.
The game codenamed 'Blackbird' was a new MMO in development by ZeniMax Online Studios since 2018, focused on a sci-fi IP intended to use a new game engine.
Pre-production was reportedly progressing well, with plans for the game to enter full production after Microsoft executives had approved further development.
The cancellation affected hundreds of developers at ZeniMax, amid broader cutbacks that also included canceling Rare's Everwild and The Initiative's Perfect Dark.
While Microsoft has confirmed several project cancellations, they have not directly addressed the status of Blackbird, despite other announcements about unannounced projects.
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