Microsoft shut down the studio in 2024 after the latest Arkane Studios game, Redfall failed to meet expectations.

Arkane Austin director Harvey Smith reflects on Microsoft and Xbox's closure of the studio after Redfall's failure at launch.

There was a lot of anticipation for Arkane Studios' latest game, unsurprisingly so considering the developer's recent track record at releasing acclaimed games including the Dishonored series, 2017's ...

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GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Bethesda veteran Harvey Smith has reflected on the closure of Arkane Austin and the struggles of the studio's final game, Redfall. For anyone just ...

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Do you remember that one game from May 2023 that launched to overwhelmingly negative reviews, failed to deliver on basically all its promises, and kind of became a cautionary tale overnight? You know ...