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ZeniMax Online Studios leadership impacted by latest Xbox layoffs
GamesIndustry.biz • • technology
Key Points:
- Leadership at ZeniMax Online Studios, including studio head Joseph Burba, were laid off in last week's Xbox layoffs, along with key figures such as ESO producer Susan Kath, game director Rich Lambert, and production director Ala Diaz.
- Josh Henderson, former head of business operations, will take over as studio head, working alongside game director Nick Giacomini, with a transition period planned to ensure a smooth handoff.
- The outgoing leadership expressed confidence in the new team and emphasized ongoing development, including work on Update 51 and future ESO content.
- Additional senior roles across ZeniMax Online Studios were impacted, though some positions may belong to Bethesda Game Studios or the central publishing office.
- Overall, 213 positions were cut at ZeniMax Online Studios, with reports indicating up to half of the development team may have been affected, describing the layoffs as "brutal."
