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DOOM co-creator John Romero’s entire Romero Games studio has been let go following Microsoft layoffs as Xbox cuts funding for new FPS
Microsoft layoffs have resulted in cut funding for independant studio Romero Games as the studio lays off its entire workforce.
In the wake of mass industry layoffs at Microsoft—which has resulted in the cancellation of key Xbox titles Everwild, Perfect Dark, and an unannounced MMO—the small game studio is said to have laid off all developers working on its unannounced FPS title.
Following the layoffs across key Microsoft developers Blizzard, Turn 10, Halo Studios, Playground Games, Rare, Treyarch, Infinity Ward, Raven Software and more, former Romero Games employees confirmed that the studio has been let go.
In a statement on social media, Brenda Romero confirmed that the studio "learned that out publisher has canceled funding for our game along with several other unannounced projects at other studios". Prior to today, it was not publicly known that Microsoft was funding Romero Games' next project.
"We're currently evaluating next steps and working quickly to support our team," Romero continued. "Many of us have worked together for more than a decade, some for over 20 years. It's an extremely difficult day and we're heartbroken that it's come to this. If you know of any opportunities or ways you can help our incredible team, please reach out."