Romero Games Addresses Its Status: Studio Not Closing Following Cancellation of Latest Project

John Romero's team confirms they are still active despite the cancellation of their new game.

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The last few hours have been marked by rumors and confusion about the future of Romero Games, the studio founded by the legendary figure behind DOOM and Quake. Various international media outlets were reporting the cancellation of their latest project and the supposed closure of the studio, but the team itself has stepped forward to clarify the situation and reassure its followers.

In an official statement published on their social media channels, Romero Games details the reasons for the cancellation and, above all, clears up any doubts about its continued presence in the industry. “We want to clarify the recent reports about the status of Romero Games, as they have contained inaccuracies,” the text begins, emphasizing that the studio has not closed and continues to work on new opportunities.

Romero Games: Project Cancellation, But the Studio Moves Forward

• Funding for their latest project was withdrawn, leading to the cancellation of the game.
• Due to confidentiality reasons, the studio cannot reveal the identity of the involved publisher, although they acknowledge that some may be able to deduce it from public information.
• This situation forces them to “rethink the entire structure of the studio,” but they insist that the team is still in motion and are working to avoid any closure.
• Additionally, several publishers have contacted Romero Games to help bring the canceled game to fruition, and they are currently evaluating these opportunities.

The studio assures that any suggestion of their closure is “factually incorrect” and highlights that they were at the studio today discussing the next steps with the team. Finally, they thank the community for their support and promise to offer more news as soon as possible.

Romero Games has earned a place in the industry thanks to the experience of its founders and titles like Empire of Sin. This situation demonstrates the difficulties faced by many independent studios, but also the resilience and adaptability of the great names in the sector.