After 18 years, Elder Scrolls Online director and studio head Matt Firor is leaving the company amid Microsoft layoffs: "There are many more stories to be told, adventures to be had"

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After 18 years, ZeniMax Online studio head Matt Firor is leaving the company and won't be involved with Elder Scrolls Online going forward. The studio's general manager, Jo Burba, will be stepping up as ZeniMax studio head in Firor's absence.

"After more than 18 years leading ZeniMax Online Studios, I'll be stepping away later this month," reads an update from Firor shared on the official ESO forum.

"The studio and The Elder Scrolls Online will be in great hands under the direction of new Studio Head, Jo Burba along with Executive Producer, Susan Kath and Game Director, Rich Lambert. Together, this leadership team has spearheaded many of ESO's biggest ideas and expansions and will continue to make this game something we’re all proud of."

"While I won't be working on the game anymore, I will be cheering you on and adding to the thousands of hours I’ve already spent in-game," he said. "There are many more stories to be told, adventures to be had, and I know this amazing community will carry that shared legacy and success forwards."

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