Word of Firor’s surprise departure came just hours after Microsoft announced the layoff of 9,000 employees.
Matt Firor, president of ZeniMax Online Studios and game director of The Elder Scrolls Online, has announced that he is leaving the company.
«After more than 18 years leading ZeniMax Online Studios, I’ll be stepping away later this month», says a message attributed to Firor on the official TESO X account. «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.
