Xbox Layoffs Impact Elder Scrolls Online Leadership
Originally published Jul 16, 2026
By Mark Warren · Rock Paper Shotgun
AI-generated summary based on Rock Paper Shotgun · Aggregated by GamingCurve · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 17, 2026
Key points
- Xbox layoffs included Elder Scrolls Online leadership members.
- Studio head Jo Burba is among those departing.
- A transition to new leadership for the MMO is underway.
Recent Microsoft layoffs affected Elder Scrolls Online's leadership team, including studio head Jo Burba. A WARN notice confirmed his departure, despite his recent appointment to the role. A transition to new leadership for the MMO is reportedly in progress.
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