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gaming9 days ago•3 min saved

Ex-Zenimax Lead Resigns After 'Blackbird' Game Cancellation

Former ZeniMax Online Studios founder Matt Firor confirmed that the cancellation of the highly anticipated game Project Blackbird, which he had waited his entire career to create, led to his resignation. The game, a sci-fi third-person shooter set on an exoplanet, was in development for over seven years and showed promising gameplay, but was abruptly canceled due to Microsoft layoffs related to AI investments. Firor expressed respect for the development team and now enjoys the game as a community member, while former team members are working on new projects.

via Wccftech|

#cancellation #gaming #microsoft-layoffs

technology3 months ago•1 min saved

Former Zenimax Online Developers Launch Sackbird Studios After Layoffs

Sackbird Studios, a Baltimore-based game development studio formed by former developers of The Elder Scrolls Online and Project Blackbird, is creating an original game for consoles and PC, emphasizing creative independence and a developer-first environment.

via Gematsu|

#game-development #independent-studio #project-blackbird

technology5 months ago•2 min saved

ZeniMax's Cancelled 'Project Blackbird' Reveals Creatures & Animations

ZeniMax's highly anticipated sci-fi MMORPG 'Project Blackbird' was canceled during Microsoft's restructuring, despite high praise from Xbox executives. Leaked footage reveals creature models, animations, and character customization, but the project was shelved, impacting over 200 developers. The game was set to feature a vast open world and high mobility gameplay.

via MP1st|

#animation #cancelled-game #game-footage

business6 months ago•1 min saved

ZeniMax Online Developers Remain Employed Despite Project Blackbird Cancellation

Despite the cancellation of Project Blackbird at ZeniMax Online, no developers have been laid off, and they remain employed with full benefits as the studio discusses future plans with Microsoft and the union. This contrasts with other recent game project cancellations and studio downsizing by Microsoft.

via Wccftech|

#business #game-development #layoffs

technology6 months ago•11 min saved

Xbox Cancellations: From Promising MMOs to Surprising Project Closures

Microsoft has canceled ZeniMax's ambitious alien noir-themed MMO, Project Blackbird, after several years of development, despite positive early feedback and detailed plans for gameplay, story, and world-building. The game was set to feature a rich open world on the planet Soteria, with deep customization, traversal, and co-op gameplay, but was shelved as part of Microsoft's recent layoffs affecting numerous Xbox projects and studios.

via TrueAchievements|

#cancellation #mmo #project-blackbird