Microsoft canceled the MMORPG project known as "Blackbird," developed by ZeniMax Online Studios since 2018. This cancellation is part of broader mass layoffs at Xbox, affecting thousands of employees. Jason Schreier reported that staff experienced abrupt deactivations of their Slack accounts during this chaotic restructuring. Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer stated that these cuts were necessary for the future of Xbox, despite a history of previous layoffs and studio closures. The fate of Rare's Everwild remains uncertain after multiple development reboots and its reported cancellation.
According to Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier, Microsoft has canceled "Blackbird," the codename for the project from makers of The Elder Scrolls Online. Schreier said the game had been in development since 2018.
On July 2, Microsoft confirmed mass layoffs across the company affecting thousands of people, including workers at Xbox. Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer claimed in a memo to staff that the cuts were necessary to propel Xbox forward to a healthy future.
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