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The original was posted on /r/microsoft by /u/Candid_Report955 on 2025-07-07 15:24:29+00:00.

Original Title: ZeniMax Online’s cancelled MMORPG “Blackbird,” in development since 2018, was highly praised by testers and Microsoft executives alike. Despite its strong potential and positive reception, Microsoft’s layoffs and cancellations led to its unexpected termination and the studio director’s departure