Romero Games Faces Closure and Job Losses After Microsoft Funding Cuts

Romero Games, an Ireland-based game studio founded by John and Brenda Romero, has been completely closed following Microsoft’s recent layoffs and project cancellations, resulting in over 100 employees losing their jobs. The studio was working on an Unreal Engine 5 shooter, but funding was pulled after Microsoft ended its publishing agreement, leaving the project and studio operations halted. The situation reflects broader layoffs and cancellations across Microsoft’s gaming division.