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Arkane Austin wanted to make a new immersive sim before Microsoft closed the studio down, reports suggests

A new report suggests that Arkane Austin wanted to make a new Dishonored game before studio closure.

TechRadar

Could Call of Duty come to Xbox Game Pass? A new report suggests that Microsoft doesn't even know

A new report suggests that Microsoft doesn't actually know if it will put new Call of Duty titles on Xbox Game Pass.

TechRadar

Report: Microsoft Gaming turned down a sequel to critical Xbox hit Hi-Fi Rush

Microsoft Gaming reportedly decided not to pursue a sequel to Hi-Fi Rush, with developer Tango Gameworks instead being closed.

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Hi-Fi Rush developer was reportedly "in the process of pitching a sequel" when Xbox shut it down

The bloodbath at Xbox might not be over yet

GamesRadar

One prospective Prey 2 fan has broken a 2,556-day streak of posting daily updates after the recent studio closure

It's over. (Day 2,559).

PC Gamer

Microsoft guts four studios to focus on priority games aka Bethesda games

Microsoft makes ruthless cuts to development staff despite successful releases.

Tom’s Hardware

Redfall's devs were reportedly building out its massively delayed Hero Pass content 'very recently'—before Microsoft closed Arkane Austin for good

Don't (in fact, can't) call it a comeback.

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Microsoft’s Bethesda shake-up explained: studio shutdowns, scrapped games, refunds and more

Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks is also closing down as part of the franchise-focused reorganisation

Evening Standard

As Arkane Austin falls to the shareholders, its masterpiece Prey, which 'elevated immersive sims to a god-tier level', is slashed in price by 80%

I won't let Arkane Austin go gentle into that good night

PC Gamer

Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami calls Microsoft's decision to shut down the studio he helped found "sad"

Mikami famously founded Tango Gameworks to help young talent prosper

GamesRadar

Making good, profitable games 'will no longer keep you safe': industry expresses fury and heartbreak over closure of Hi-Fi Rush and Prey studios

Gamers and game developers are reeling from yet another wave of layoffs and studio closures.

PC Gamer

After posting daily updates for 7 years, Prey fan account that was counting the days until a sequel reacts to studio closure: "It's over"

Prey developer Arkane Austin was one of the studio's shutdown by Xbox today

GamesRadar

"A f***ing gut stab": Arkane Lyon director, other devs react to Microsoft shuttering Xbox studios in yet another layoff wave

In the aftermath of the announcement that Microsoft is closing three Xbox studios, developers around the industry are sharing their shock, sadness, anger, and concern for the future.

Windows Central

These are the franchises being affected by the latest studio closures at Microsoft

Microsoft has closed four studios, folding some of these employees into others. As a result, fan-favorite franchises are potentially never to be seen again. What games are affected by these layoffs, and who's exactly safe?

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Microsoft announces 4 studio closures—including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks, creators of Prey and Hi-Fi Rush respectively

"Great teams are sunsetting before our eyes again, and it's a f*cking gut stab."

GamesRadar

Redfall’s previous update will be its last, with premium edition buyers offered credit for the two characters they'll never get

"While there will be no further updates, Redfall's servers will remain online for players to enjoy"

GamesRadar

Marvel's Blade and Deathloop director says Microsoft's closure of sister studio Arkane Austin is a "f***ing gut stab"

Dinga Bakaba calls on bosses to take care of workers when the "times are tough"

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Microsoft closing the Bethesda studios behind Redfall, Hi-Fi Rush, and more following “reprioritization of titles and resources”

Two further studios will also be shuttered

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Microsoft closes Bethesda's Arkane Austin, Alpha Dog Games, and Tango Gameworks, kills off one of its best new franchises in years in the process

Microsoft Gaming is shutting down three Bethesda studios, including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks.

GamesRadar

Arkane's sci-fi immersive sim Prey was a shock to the system, for players and its developer alike

Holiday Long Read | A sci-fi classic that's only gotten better over time

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'Marvel’s Blade' Proves the MCU’s Biggest Problem Is Coming to Games

The announcement of 'Marvel's Blade' leaves a bad taste in my mouth in the wake of MCU fatigue and Arkane Studios' troubled history of chasing trends.

GamesRadar

After Redfall's disastrous launch, it looks like its developer is going back to its roots

Arkane Austin is seemingly making a new immersive sim

PC Gamer

Xbox boss on Redfall studio Arkane Austin staying open: 'That is the plan right now'

Matt Booty said he feels "accountable that [Microsoft] could have done a better job with Arkane" during Redfall's development.

GamesRadar

Xbox head on Arkane Austin staying open after Redfall flop: "That is the plan right now"

Head of Microsoft Studios Matt Booty says Redfall is getting "good play" on Game Pass

Windows Central

Matt Booty of Xbox Game Studios addresses Redfall's launch and fan expectations

In a recent interview, Matt Booty discussed the disappointing launch of Redfall, setting expectations with fans, and what will change with Xbox Game Studios moving forward.

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