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Microsoft Shuts Down Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, Alpha Dog, and Roundhouse Studios
May 7, 2024, 11:34 PM
Microsoft's Xbox division has announced the closure of four Bethesda studios, including Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, Alpha Dog Studios, and Roundhouse Studios, as part of a broader restructuring effort. This decision affects the studios behind popular games such as Redfall and Hi-Fi Rush. The closures are part of a strategy to reprioritize resources and focus on high-impact titles. Despite the success of some of these games, the move has led to significant job losses and has been met with criticism from both the gaming community and industry insiders.
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