John Romero's Next FPS Project Faces Funding Crisis Amid Microsoft Layoffs
In a shocking turn of events, Romero Games has announced that its upcoming first-person shooter project has lost funding, a casualty of the recent layoffs at Microsoft. Brenda Romero, co-founder of the studio, revealed that the decision to cancel funding came from a high-level strategic choice by their publisher, which is believed to be Microsoft Game Studios. This news has left the team heartbroken, as they had consistently met all milestones and received high praise for their work.
The loss of funding not only affects Romero Games but also highlights the broader impact of Microsoft’s recent layoffs, which could see over 9,000 employees losing their jobs. This week has already seen the cancellation of several high-profile projects, including the reboot of Perfect Dark and Rare’s Everwild. As the gaming industry grapples with these changes, it raises questions about the future of game development and the stability of studios reliant on major publishers.
As Romero Games evaluates its next steps, the community is left wondering how these industry shifts will shape the future of gaming. Will we see more independent studios rise to fill the void left by these cancellations, or will the industry continue to consolidate under a few major players? Only time will tell.
Original source: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/john-romeros-next-fps-has-lost-funding-in-the-wake-of-the-microsoft-cuts/