Xbox has laid off 379 Zenimax workers in Maryland
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Microsoft laid off 379 ZeniMax employees in Maryland, including 213 at The Elder Scrolls Online developer ZeniMax Online Studios and 166 at ZeniMax Media Inc. in Rockville. The cuts take effect September 4, 2026, marking Xbox's fifth major layoff round in three years. ZeniMax Online Studios was also targeted in June 2025 and had 461 unionized workers as of 2024. The studio said it remains committed to The Elder Scrolls Online's Season One launch this week but will shift future roadmaps.
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