In a significant turn of events in the gaming industry, Matt Firor, the former head of ZeniMax Online Studios, has confirmed that he resigned following the cancellation of Project Blackbird, a highly anticipated shooter. Firor expressed that this project was the culmination of his career aspirations, making its abrupt cancellation a deeply personal loss. The game, which was reportedly well-received in internal reviews, was part of a larger wave of layoffs and project cancellations at Microsoft, impacting many dedicated developers.

In a significant turn of events, Rare is set to discuss the future of its popular game, Sea of Thieves, during its first-ever Community Direct. Scheduled for tomorrow at 3 PM UK / 10 AM ET, the broadcast promises insights into upcoming Seasons and major changes to the Insider Programme. This comes on the heels of widespread layoffs at Microsoft, which have left the gaming community concerned about the stability and direction of its beloved titles.