John Romero's shooter survived Microsoft cuts, draws on Breath of the Wild

Romero Games shrank from 110 to five staff after Microsoft pulled funding in 2025, but has secured a new publisher. The untitled shooter runs on Unreal Engine 5.8 and emphasizes freeform exploration inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

• Studio cut from 110 to five staff after Microsoft pulled funding in 2025
• Project is a shooter on Unreal Engine 5.8, reusing work from the cancelled game
• A new publisher is signed; title, release date and details remain undisclosed
• Romero promises freeform exploration akin to Breath of the Wild and Blue Prince