Overview

• The decision followed Microsoft’s July announcement of 9,000 layoffs and a strategy to reallocate funds into AI research.
• Romero Games met with Microsoft executives on July 5 without any indication that the publisher would cut funding.
• More than 100 full-time and contract staff lost work when the Ireland-based studio officially closed on July 6.
• John and Brenda Romero said the FPS had met every milestone and was “pretty well developed” at the time funding was pulled.
• The Romeros are seeking new publishing partners and investors to revive the project and rehire their team.