ZeniMax Online Studios President Matt Firor is Leaving the Company - News

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ZeniMax Online Studios President Matt Firor announced he is leaving the company later this month. Jo Burba will be taking over as the new Studio Head.

"After more than 18 years leading ZeniMax Online Studios, I'll be stepping away later this month," said Firor. "The studio and The Elder Scrolls Online will be in great hands under the direction of new Studio Head, Jo Burba along with Executive Producer, Susan Kath and Game Director, Rich Lambert.

"Together, this leadership team has spearheaded many of ESO's biggest ideas and expansions and will continue to make this game something we're all proud of. While I won't be working on the game anymore, I will be cheering you on and adding to the thousands of hours I've already spent in-game.

"There are many more stories to be told, adventures to be had, and I know this amazing community will carry that shared legacy and success forwards."

This news comes on the same day as mass layoffs at Microsoft, including at Xbox. Many Xbox studios have been hit with at least some layoffs. Everwild, Perfect Dark, and ZeniMax Online unannounced MMORPG have all been cancelled, along with The Initiative being shutdown.

Thanks, Insider Gaming.

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