In a significant shift for ZeniMax Online Studios, Matt Firor, the long-time head of the studio, has announced his departure amidst the cancellation of an unannounced project. This news comes during a period of extensive layoffs at Microsoft, raising questions about the future direction of the studio and its flagship title, The Elder Scrolls Online. Firor, who has been with ZeniMax for over 18 years, expressed gratitude for his time leading the studio and reassured fans that the game will be in capable hands under the new leadership team.