Romero Games, the studio founded by Doom co-creator John Romero, has lost funding for its upcoming first-person shooter due to recent cuts by Microsoft. The publisher's decision to withdraw financial support has led to layoffs affecting the entire Romero Games team, with many employees reportedly seeking new jobs. Initial reports suggested that the studio had completely closed as a result of these funding cuts. However, Romero Games later clarified that it has not shut down and is actively seeking a new publisher to continue development of the canceled project. The studio has confirmed it has been contacted by several interested publishers aiming to help bring the game to completion. This development follows a broader pattern of layoffs and project cancellations within Microsoft's gaming division.