Romero Games has faced a significant blow as funding for its upcoming title has been abruptly severed, potentially leading to the studio’s closure. This drastic measure, revealed yesterday, is linked to a high-level decision by the publisher, with speculation pointing towards Microsoft as the entity responsible.

Key Points:

• Brenda Romero communicated the funding cancellation via social media, emphasizing that it reflects no shortcomings in their team’s efforts.

• The studio, founded by the renowned duo Brenda and John Romero in 2015, has received consistent praise for its work. Brenda expressed regret regarding this unexpected development, indicating that their team had met all project milestones and received high accolades throughout the process.

• Despite not formally announcing job cuts, Brenda hinted at a somber atmosphere among the long-standing team, many of whom have worked together for over a decade.

“If you know of any opportunities or ways you can help our incredible team, please reach out.” — Brenda Romero

• The gaming industry recently witnessed a surge in layoffs, with Microsoft reportedly letting go of 9,000 employees and cancelling numerous projects, including at other studios owned by them, such as ZeniMax and The Initiative.

Given this unsettling context, the future of Romero Games remains uncertain, and the message from the studio carries a heavy weight about ongoing challenges within the gaming sector.