Microsoft has implemented layoffs affecting over 9,000 employees, severely impacting the gaming division. Multiple game studios have closed, and various in-development projects at Xbox have been canceled. Notable closures include the studio behind the Perfect Dark reboot and Romero Games, founded by industry veterans John and Brenda Romero. A statement confirmed the cancellation of funding for projects without the studio's input, indicating high-level strategic decisions beyond their control. Romero Games was heavily reliant on financial support from Microsoft to operate, leading to the workforce layoffs following the shutdown.
Last night, we learned that our publisher has canceled funding for our game along with several other unannounced projects at other studios. This was a strategic decision made at a high level within the publisher, well above our visibility or control.
Ireland-based Romero Games is not owned by Microsoft, but it appears the company's financial support was crucial to keeping the studio alive - a fact that wasn't publicly known until the shutdown occurred.
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