i just got word that there's been some major drama going down at zenimax online studios, the team behind the elder scrolls online. apparently, they've been hit with a huge wave of layoffs - we're talking up to half of the team. this is actually the second time this has happened in a year, which is pretty wild. i'm still trying to wrap my head around what this means for the future of the game.



so, what's going on here? basically, xbox is looking to shake things up and focus on some of their bigger franchises like fallout, the elder scrolls, and quake. this means that the elder scrolls online is going to have to adapt to some changes, including a shift from big expansions to smaller seasonal updates. the studio is insisting that this change was already in the works and isn't directly related to the layoffs, but it's hard not to wonder if there's more to the story.



i have to admit, i'm a bit worried about what this means for the elder scrolls online. i've had some good times playing that game, and i love the world and the characters. but at the same time, i'm trying to stay positive and see where this new direction takes the game. maybe the smaller updates will actually be a good thing, and we'll get more frequent content drops. preorders are available at major retailers, but i'm not sure if i'm ready to commit to anything just yet.



on a more personal note, i'm really bummed to hear that matt firor, the head of zenimax online studios, is leaving. he's been a big part of the team for a long time, and it's sad to see him go. there's also been some news about former zenimax staff starting their own studio, sackRead more: Full article on www.eurogamer.net

What do you think about this?