Microsoft Closes Redfall and Hi-Fi Rush Developers in Devastating Cuts at Bethesda

Microsoft today (7th) closed several game developers without warning, including Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks, Redfall developer Arkane Austin, and many other studios with ZeniMax Media, it is making a big change to its development resources.

According to IGN foreign media reportsciting an internal letter written by Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty to employees, the organizational restructuring is called a “reorganization of game and development resources” and Microsoft wants to focus on ” high-impact game projects” to further Help Bethesda nurture the masterpieces. it has developed over the years and the gaming world loves its players.

After Arkane Austin’s dissolution, some team members join other studios and support Bethesda projects; and after the dissolution of Tango Gameworks, Microsoft promised that “Perfect Sound Wave” would continue to provide services on the platform.

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– Tango Gameworks (@TangoGameworks) May 7, 2024

In addition to the two famous studios mentioned above, Alpha Dog, which developed the mobile game “Mighty Doom” will close “Doom”, and Roundhouse Games will be merged with the developer “The Elder Scrolls Online” ZeniMax Online, although Microsoft did not reveal how many employees will lose their jobs, apparently this wave of consolidation will cause a large number of employees to be fired.

As for the first co-op vampire-turned-shooter “Bloodline”, it hasn’t even had a pass for a year since its release. Since Microsoft has ended all its development, no previously promised updates will expire Servers will remain online to play, and players who purchase DLC will receive “best” compensation.

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– Arkane Studios (@ArkaneStudios) May 7, 2024

On the other hand, there are several studios that were not affected, such as those responsible for developing new Marvel works.Arkane Lyon from “Blade”work“Indiana Jones: The Ancient Circle”Neither MachineGames nor id Software, the developer of the Doom series, have been named.

Although Bethesda Game Studios (Bethesda), the developer of “Destination”, “The Elder Scrolls” and “Star Sky”, has survived, some members of the publishing and campaign teams will face layoffs.

Matt Booty said in the letter that Bethesda remains a pillar of Xbox, with a strong and exciting game portfolio and a thriving community.

While notifying affected employees, the company will also provide full support and severance rights in accordance with legal provisions, and asks everyone to deal with co- works that leave with respect and compassion.

“I recognize that these changes will also cause confusion for the teams at Bethesda and ZeniMax who are committed to bringing games to market, but we have to make these difficult decisions to save resources freed up to invest in other goods. , and focus on priority projects. .”