Romero Games, the studio founded by Doom co-creator John Romero, has recently faced significant challenges following the withdrawal of funding by its publisher, widely believed to be Microsoft. This funding cut led to the cancellation of their latest FPS project and forced the studio to reassess its staffing and future direction.
Despite these setbacks, Romero Games has confirmed that the studio remains operational. The team was actively discussing next steps as recently as July 7, indicating ongoing efforts to secure new partnerships or funding to complete their game.
Founded in 2015, Romero Games has a rich history of developing games and mods that pay homage to classic FPS titles, including the unofficial DOOM continuations Sigil and Sigil II. Their most recent release was Empire of Sin, a strategy game set during the Prohibition era.
The recent layoffs and project cancellations are part of a broader wave of restructuring within Microsoft’s Xbox division, which has affected multiple studios and projects, including the closure of The Initiative and cancellation of titles like Perfect Dark.
Romero Games’ future remains uncertain, but the studio’s commitment to its projects and community suggests that it is still fighting to bring its vision to life.
