Microsoft reportedly cancels an MMORPG being developed by ZeniMax Online Studios, known for The Elder Scrolls Online, amidst company layoffs.
The MMORPG, codenamed 'Blackbird,' had been in development since 2018 and was intended to be a major project following Elder Scrolls Online.
Reports indicate a pattern of canceled projects at Microsoft following recent layoffs, including the cancellation of Rare's Everwild.
Despite no official confirmation from Microsoft, the situation underscores the impact of the layoffs on the impacted employees, with reports of abrupt job uncertainties and chaotic communication at ZeniMax Online Studios.