Despite recent rumors and job cuts, Romero Games has clarified that it is still alive and kicking. While the studio did lose its funding due to Microsoft’s sweeping layoffs that affected not only internal teams but also external partners, it insists that it has not shut down operations.
The cancellation of its current project and the departure of some team members fueled speculation that the studio had folded completely.
“Romero Games is not closed,” the team firmly stated on social media. “We’re doing everything we can to make sure it stays that way.” The team is already in talks with several publishers to potentially revive the cancelled project and is exploring new opportunities to move forward.
Founded by legendary DOOM co-creator John Romero, the studio has faced criticism from some corners of the gaming community, with detractors pointing to Romero’s lack of recent hits. But for fans who still remember the early glory days of FPS gaming, there’s hope that this is just a bump in the road and not the end of the journey.
The gaming industry has been going through a rough patch, and Romero Games is just one of many studios caught in the crossfire. Yet the fact that the studio is still fighting for its future says something about its resilience – and perhaps the loyalty of its remaining team and fans.
While Romero’s name alone may not guarantee a blockbuster in today’s hyper-competitive market, there’s still a sense of anticipation around what the studio might cook up next. Time will tell if the Romero legacy can evolve beyond nostalgia and into something genuinely exciting for modern gamers.
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