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Lucas Slominski
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Senior Concept Artist at ZeniMax Online Studios.

I draw and I know things. Any views expressed here are mine alone.

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The moon has a surface area of approx. 37,930,000 sq km.

We can share.
August 11, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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ZeniMax Union Responds to Microsoft Canceling Unannounced MMO: 'A Future Has Been Stolen From Us' - IGN
Following a wave of mass layoffs that impacted an estimated 9,100 employees at Microsoft, many of whom were in its Xbox gaming division, the union of employees at Xbox subsidiary ZeniMax have responde...
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July 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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On July 2nd, Microsoft announced they were shelving an unannounced project at ZOS, a shock to over 200 of our devs working on the project.

However, despite discussions regarding the status of our employment, the fact is: we have not yet been laid off.

Our full statement can be found below.
First part of the ZeniMax Online Studio United-CWA statement that reads, Earlier this month, Microsoft indefinitely shelved an unannounced MMORPG at ZeniMax Online Studios, a shock to the 222 ZOSU-CWA developers working on the project. It has been heartening and validating to see our game mentioned in the press and by players that would have loved to see the results of our work. Undoubtedly, a future has been stolen from many of us and our community will never experience an amazing game. However, despite discussions regarding the status of our employment, the fact is: we have not yet been laid off. While we understand that for most of us something like a layoff is inevitable, last December both the teams behind The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) and the unannounced project voted overwhelmingly to form a union and establish ZeniMax Online Studios United-CWA (ZOSU-CWA). Worker-volunteers elected to represent the interests of our union are currently bargaining with Microsoft for the benefit of our impacted teammates. While Microsoft and ZOSU-CWA bargain over how we move forward following the project closure, the developers behind the unannounced project remain employees of ZeniMax Online Studios with full pay and benefits. Second part of the ZeniMax Online Studio United-CWA statement that reads: On July 2nd, our lives were upended without prior notice or communication from Microsoft leadership and without clear understanding about the status of our employment. In light of this, our union came together with urgency, gathering and distributing information and resources to our affected members. Where Microsoft has failed to support the talented craftspeople who have generated billions in revenue, our union has stepped up to provide clarity and support. It is true that a layoff may be in the future for some of our members. However, as a result of our organizing, we are able to ensure that those impacted will be able to depart with dignity. More importantly, the work of ZOSU-CWA will continue so that our remaining teammates — the stalwart developers of ESO — can follow in the footsteps of our colleagues across other departments and studios at Microsoft, including our union siblings at ZeniMax Workers United (ZWU-CWA). We look forward to other units who will soon ratify fair contracts that will guarantee the rights we all deserve. In solidarity, ZeniMax Online Studios United-CWA (ZOSU-CWA)
July 14, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Another fantastic talk by @lucas.slominski.art was his 2019 GDC presentation that walked through the creation of ESO key art, and how he balances creative and directorial requirements.

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Illustrating Tamriel: Creating Key Art for The Elder Scrolls Online
YouTube video by Game Developers Conference
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July 11, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Was my position eliminated in the latest round of Microsoft layoffs?

That should be an easy question to answer, but I have yet to receive any communication from my employer whatsoever. My work-related accounts were abruptly deleted yesterday without any notice while I was on vacation.
July 3, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Months and months of digital painting, impossibly squeezed into a minute-long timelapse. 🙃
elderscrollsonline.com The Elder Scrolls Online @elderscrollsonline.com · Mar 5
Get a closer look at what went into the making of this incredible ESO 10 anniversary art piece. Tune in today at 3 PM ET on twitch.tv/bethesda, where we'll speak with Senior Concept Artist @lucas.slominski.art about the piece.
An illustration of an elaborate tavern scenes, including countless well-loved ESO characters.
March 5, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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It's been awhile #ESOfam, but I painted something for you. Happy anniversary @elderscrollsonline.com! ❤️
elderscrollsonline.com The Elder Scrolls Online @elderscrollsonline.com · Mar 4
Travel back through 10 years of Tamriel with this intricately detailed #ESO wallpaper! Download yours now and tune in tomorrow at 3PM ET to learn more about how it was made. 🎨
🔗 https://beth.games/4byB7F1
Which character interaction speaks to you?
An illustration of an elaborate tavern scenes, including countless well-loved ESO characters.
March 4, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Kingsley's still doing his best to interfere with my productivity.
March 4, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Today we, a majority of video game workers at ZeniMax Online Studios and the workers behind ESO, are proud to announce the launch of our union with
@cwaunion.bsky.social! ✊
December 13, 2024 at 12:24 AM