https://rescuepang.com/tags/project-blackbird/ Recent content in Project Blackbird on Rescuepang Hugo en-us Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://rescuepang.com/posts/former-zenimax-online-boss-resigns-after-project-blackbird-cancellation/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://rescuepang.com/posts/former-zenimax-online-boss-resigns-after-project-blackbird-cancellation/ In a significant turn of events in the gaming industry, Matt Firor, the former head of ZeniMax Online Studios, has confirmed that he resigned following the cancellation of Project Blackbird, a highly anticipated shooter. Firor expressed that this project was the culmination of his career aspirations, making its abrupt cancellation a deeply personal loss. The game, which was reportedly well-received in internal reviews, was part of a larger wave of layoffs and project cancellations at Microsoft, impacting many dedicated developers.