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Former developers say Elder Scrolls Online's update cadence is at risk following significant layoffs at Zenimax Online Studios as part of Microsoft's restructuring.
ZeniMax Online Studios, developer of The Elder Scrolls Online, has laid off over 200 staff, including studio head Joseph Burba and other key executive leaders.
Following recent layoffs at ZeniMax Online Studios, a former designer confirms that Elder Scrolls Online will receive new content at a significantly slower pace.
ZeniMax Online Studios confirms The Elder Scrolls Online is not entering maintenance mode following staff reductions at Bethesda and Xbox.
Following recent Xbox layoffs, Zenimax Online Studios confirms a revised roadmap for The Elder Scrolls Online but promises to continue delivering new content.
ZeniMax Online Studios confirms The Elder Scrolls Online will continue development with a revised roadmap following recent company-wide layoffs.
Zenimax Online Studios has lost 213 developers this week, bringing total layoffs to 275 since 2025, casting doubt on the future of The Elder Scrolls Online.
Season One for The Elder Scrolls Online is now live, bringing back the Thieves Guild, new story content, and free gameplay updates for all platforms.
Reports indicate up to half of the Elder Scrolls Online development team has been laid off as Xbox shifts focus toward core franchises like Fallout and Elder Scrolls.
The Elder Scrolls Online development team has been cut by half amid Microsoft's Xbox layoffs. ZeniMax Online Studios confirms the game's roadmap is shifting.
The Elder Scrolls Online Season One kicks off July 8. Get ready for new trials, story quests, and the return of in-person events like ESO Tavern 2026.
The Bottom Line Up Front: Zenimax Online Studios has finally confirmed that crossplay is coming to The Elder Scrolls Online, though it's a complex undertaking expected to take considerable time. Simultaneously, the studio has outlined a significant shift in content delivery for 2026, moving to a seasonal update model.
Former developers say Elder Scrolls Online's update cadence is at risk following significant layoffs at Zenimax Online Studios as part of Microsoft's restructuring.
ZeniMax Online Studios, developer of The Elder Scrolls Online, has laid off over 200 staff, including studio head Joseph Burba and other key executive leaders.
Following recent layoffs at ZeniMax Online Studios, a former designer confirms that Elder Scrolls Online will receive new content at a significantly slower pace.
ZeniMax Online Studios confirms The Elder Scrolls Online is not entering maintenance mode following staff reductions at Bethesda and Xbox.