The bird takes his bundle
The fact that the studio’s name directly evokes Project Blackbird is no coincidence, as it currently encompasses artists who worked on this canceled project. A project which left after-effects, but also a desire for independence among these ex-employeesas Sackbird Studios CEO Lee Ridout explains:
“ We are grateful for your time at ZeniMax Online Studios; it shaped us, as developers and as individuals. The announcement of the cancellation of Blackbird and the dismissal of many people was a trigger. We realized that the best way to protect our expertise – and our team – was to create a studio where creative independence is non-negotiable. »
Today, Sackbird Studios has less than a dozen people in its ranks, although they are industry veterans. He is working on his own project, based on an original license, which should arrive on PC and consoles in a bunch of years, given that production has just started. No doubt he should get some ideas from Project Blackbird, unless ZeniMax stops him. An official website for the studio has already opened.