Following significant layoffs at Microsoft impacting around 9,100 employees, the union representing workers at ZeniMax Online Studios has released a statement addressing the ongoing employment situation for its members. ZeniMax Online Studios United (ZOSU) has confirmed that, for now, all employees, including those who were working on the now-canceled unannounced MMO, are retaining their jobs, pay, and benefits. The union is currently in negotiations with Microsoft to determine how to best support its members as concerns about potential future layoffs loom. ZOSU, formed in December, consists of developers from The Elder Scrolls Online and the canceled project, and continues to advocate for the rights and benefits of its members amid uncertainty in the gaming division.

What is the status of ZeniMax Online Studios' employees after the layoffs at Microsoft?

ZeniMax Online Studios' employees are currently employed, receiving pay and benefits, but there is concern about potential future layoffs as Microsoft and the union negotiate how to proceed.

Established in 2014, The Elder Scrolls Online is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) set in the Elder Scrolls universe. It allows players to explore Tamriel and engage in quests across the iconic provinces. The game has seen continuous updates and expansions, contributing to its sustained popularity among gamers while ZeniMax Online Studios continues to expand its ventures within the MMORPG genre.