The president of ZeniMax Online Studios is leaving.
See all Stories Posted Jul 2, 2025 at 8:47 PM UTC The president of ZeniMax Online Studios is leaving.
Matt Firor is departing 'later this month' after more than 18 years of heading up the organization, he says.
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