Matt Firor, the president of ZeniMax Online Studios, has announced that he his leaving the company later this month. The news comes the same day as Xbox is holding mass layoffs across nearly all of its studios.
In a statement posted on social media via the studio’s official account, Firor announced his departure while revealing that Jo Burba will take over as studio head. His exit comes alongside the layoffs hitting the studio as well as a game cancellation.
You can read Firor’s full statement below:
“After more than 18 years leading ZeniMax Online Studios, I’ll be stepping away later this month. 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.“
As mentioned in the statement, development and support for The Elder Scrolls Online will continue. That includes work on adding crossplay to the game.
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