Xbox Shuts Down Multiple Game Studios In Major Bethesda Shakeup

In a surprising move, Microsoft's Xbox division is closing several Bethesda studios, with Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty stating that these moves are based on a “reprioritization of titles and resources.” The affected studios include Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, and Alpha Dog Games. Meanwhile, Roundhouse studios staff will be shifted over to ZeniMax Online Studios.

Arkane Austin makes the most sense of the closures that are taking place, with the studio’s latest title, Redfall, being universally panned by critics and gamers alike. Unfortunately for players who bought an edition of the game that includes DLC, it seems as if that part of the purchase will go unfulfilled. Booty told staff that “Redfall’s previous update will be its last as we end all development on the game.” However, it appears Xbox will attempt to make it right for these customers in some way in the future.

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