Romero Games clarifies its situation: the studio does not close after the cancellation of its last project

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

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The past 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 reported on the cancellation of their latest project and the supposed closure of the studio, but the team itself has come forward to clarify the situation and reassure their followers.

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

Romero Games: project cancellation, but the studio moves forward

• Funding for their latest project was withdrawn, leading to the game’s cancellation.
• Due to confidentiality, the studio cannot reveal the identity of the publisher involved, although they acknowledge that some may be able to deduce it from public information.
• This situation forces them to “rethink the entire studio structure,” but they insist that the team is still on board and 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 in the studio today discussing the next steps with the team. Finally, they thank the community for their support and promise to provide more updates as soon as possible.

Romero Games has carved out its own niche in the industry thanks to the experience of its founders and titles like Empire of Sin. This situation demonstrates the challenges faced by many independent studios, but also the resilience and adaptability of the industry’s big names.