Xbox closes Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks and Alpha Dog Studios

Microsoft Gaming will close developers Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks and Alpha Dog Studios, and Roundhouse Games will be absorbed by ZeniMax Online Studios.

According to IGN and Bloomberg, Matt Booty, leader of Microsoft Gaming’s development studios, informed employees about changes in the Bethesda and ZeniMax teams, prepared with the aim of prioritizing high-impact titles and reinforcing investment in the most cherished ones. Bethesda series.

This change in the priority of resources means that they will reinforce the focus on Bethesda’s main and most famous series, but they will also create new high-profile properties, capable of attracting attention around the world.

Arkane Austin, the producer of Redfall, will be closed and part of the team will be placed on other Bethesda projects, Alpha Dog Studios will also be closed and Mighty Doom will be closed on August 7, 2024.

Tango GameWorks, producer of the acclaimed Hi-Fi Rush, will also close, with thanks from Booty for his contribution to Bethesda and players around the world.

Roundhouse Games will be integrated into ZeniMax Online Studios as part of these new measures described as part of a new effort to make Bethesda more focused.

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