United Kingdom, July 3 -- ZeniMax Online Studios boss Matt Firor has announced his plan to step down.

The ZeniMax president - who was the creative director of The Elder Scrolls Online - has said he is going to leave the company later this month amid Microsoft's recent layoffs and the cancellation of ZeniMax's upcoming MMO.

In a statement posted to social media, he wrote: "After more than 18 years leading ZeniMax Online Studios, I'll be stepping away later this month.

"The studio and The Elder Scrolls Online will be in great hands under the direction of new Studio Head, Jo Burba along with Executive Producer, Susan Kath and Game Director, Rich Lambert.

"Together, this leadership team has spearheaded many of ESO's biggest ideas and expa...