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ZeniMax Online Studios

AAA Game Studio
Open roles
0
Founded
2007
Employees
201-500
Offices
5

About ZeniMax Online Studios

ZeniMax Online Studios LLC, a subsidiary of ZeniMax Media and part of Xbox Game Studios, is a premier American video game developer specializing in massively multiplayer online games (MMOs). Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland, the studio is best known for creating and operating The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO), a critically acclaimed MMORPG set in the expansive Elder Scrolls universe. Since the launch of ESO in 2014, the studio has consistently delivered major expansions and content updates, establishing itself as a leader in live-service online gaming. Beyond ESO, the studio has contributed to other high-profile titles such as Doom Eternal and Fallout 76, and is developing new intellectual properties like the unannounced Project Blackbird. The team is driven by a passion for innovation, collaboration, and building immersive, genre-defining online worlds.

More about ZeniMax Online Studios

Leadership & Focus:

  • Key personnel include Matt Firor (Founder, Studio Head), Joseph Burba (Studio Head), Ali Mazeh (CEO), Ben Jones (Creative Director), and Rich Lambert (Creative Director, ESO).
  • Specialization: Massively Multiplayer Online Games (MMOGs) and MMORPGs.
  • Services include game development, live operations, community management, game engine technology, and customer support.
  • Tools: HeroEngine, Fork Particle SDK, Splunk, Elastic Path Software, and proprietary development tools.

Vision & Culture:

  • Mission: To be a leading developer of online games by creating immersive worlds that embrace innovation and collaboration.
  • Values: Innovation, collaboration, passion for MMOGs, empowerment of individuals, and a commitment to building superior, genre-defining products.
  • The studio fosters an environment that encourages creativity, learning, and leadership, located in Hunt Valley, Maryland, offering proximity to beaches, skiing, and the cultural attractions of Washington, DC.

Partnerships & Awards:

  • Partners include Bethesda Softworks (Publisher), Microsoft Gaming/Xbox, Simutronics, Amazon (AWS), and Sony (PlayStation).
  • Awards: Multiple industry awards for The Elder Scrolls Online, including RPG of the Year and recognition for long-term live service excellence.

Notable credits

3 credits
  • The Elder Scrolls Online
  • Doom Eternal
  • Fallout 76

Offices

Where ZeniMax Online Studios is based

5 locations
  • Budapest office

    Budapest, Hungary
  • Austin office

    Austin, Texas, United States
  • Cockeysville office

    Cockeysville, Maryland, United States
  • San Diego office

    San Diego, California, United States
  • Seattle office

    Seattle, Washington, United States

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