2024-05-07 14:33:04
Microsoft today (7) shut down a number of game developers without warning, including Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks, Redfall developer Arkane Austin and four other studios ZeniMax Media is reorganizing development resources at large ladder.
According to foreign media, IGN reportsCiting an internal letter written by Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty to employees, the organizational restructuring is called “a reorganization of gaming and development resources” and Microsoft wants to focus on “high-impact gaming projects” for further helping Bethesda nurture the masterpieces. it has grown over the years and the game worlds its players love.
After the dissolution of Arkane Austin, some team members will join other studios and assist Bethesda projects; and following the dissolution of Tango Gameworks, Microsoft guaranteed that “Perfect Sound Wave” would continue to provide services on the platform.
— Tango Gameworks (EN) (@TangoGameworks) May 7, 2024
In addition to the two well-known studios mentioned above, Alpha Dog, which developed the “Doom” mobile game “Mighty Doom”, will close its doors and Roundhouse Games will be merged with “The Elder Scrolls Online” developer ZeniMax Online, Although Microsoft has not revealed how many employees will lose their jobs, it can be assumed that this wave of consolidation will result in the layoff of a large number of employees.
As for the first cooperative knockdown vampire shooter “Bloodline”, it hasn’t even had a pass in a year since its release. Since Microsoft ended all development, previously promised updates will not end. will keep servers online for playing, and players who purchase DLC will receive “preferential” compensation.
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–Arkane Studios (@ArkaneStudios) May 7, 2024
On the other hand, several studios were not affected, such as those responsible for developing new Marvel works.Arkane Lyon from “Blade”exploit“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 “Distinction,” “The Elder Scrolls” and “Star Sky,” has survived, a few members of the publishing and corporate teams will face layoffs.
Matt Booty said in the letter that Bethesda remains a key pillar of Xbox, with a strong and exciting games portfolio and a thriving community.
While notifying employees whose work has been affected, the company will also provide comprehensive support and resignation rights in accordance with legal provisions, and require everyone to treat departing colleagues 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 must make these difficult decisions to free up resources to invest in other products and focus on priority projects.
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