“Project Blackbird was the game I had waited my entire career to create.”
Matt Firor, the former studio head and founder of ZeniMax Online Studios, has confirmed his resignation from the company as a direct result of the cancelation of the studio’s unannounced game, Project Blackbird.
In a LinkedIn post today, Firor reflected on the last year and confirmed his departure …


It’s always tough to see a passionate project come to an end, especially when it means so much to its creator. It’s clear that Project Blackbird held great significance for Matt Firor, and it’s interesting to hear his perspective on the situation. Wishing him the best in his future endeavors!
I completely agree; it’s disheartening to see a vision that someone has dedicated so much time and energy to get sidelined. It’s interesting to think about how Project Blackbird could have reshaped the gaming landscape if it had come to fruition.