Couldn't be happier with the metrics but still closed the studio down. I shudder to think What happens to the studios that they are not happy with ?
Microsoft Closes Redfall Developer Arkane Austin, HiFi Rush Developer Tango Gameworks, and More
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Couldn't be happier with the metrics but still closed the studio down. I shudder to think What happens to the studios that they are not happy with ?
An emotional response, that I acknowledge, but to heartbroken to feel enough anger to reply with an equal response…. That and lunch messed me up, my stomach hates me more, atm
Just because something is successful doesn't mean it is worth keeping. Just ask Playstation.
The email literally tells the why. They want to focus on bigger games. This shouldn't come as a surprise to anybody. Getting more Fallout and ES out is far more lucrative than a little Indy game being successful.
I don't think they're cooked, but the public perception of Xbox is dropping, fast. Hardware numbers are lackadaisical, while software is good to average. Gamepass numbers look to have plateaued and 3rd parties still are skipping releases on your platform both physically and digitally without too much impunity to their bottom line.
I'm not Dooming and Gloming, but look where we are at. It wouldn't surprise me if the Series S/X doesn't out sell the Xbox One and that's saying ALOT.
I'm not Dooming and Gloming, but look where we are at. It wouldn't surprise me if the Series S/X doesn't out sell the Xbox One and that's saying ALOT.
I thought some smaller company was handling the physical copies ? Just like Pentiment?
I am devastated. I already downloaded hifi rush so hopefully it stays active at least.
I am guessing this means Evil Within 3 is cancelled or moved to another studio?
Yeah, LRG is, but it’s been a good while and no new updates…. They and I’d figure the dev team, like the artist, would have input on some way/form
If Xbox's plan is to focus on BIG releases, I'd wager Ninja Theory, Double Fine, Compulsion Studios, and Undead Labs are all in the crosshairs potentially.
| Year | Title | Platform(s) | Publisher(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Evil Within | PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One | Bethesda Softworks |
| 2017 | The Evil Within 2 | PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One | |
| 2022 | Ghostwire: Tokyo | PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox Series X/S | |
| Hero Dice | Android, iOS | ZeniMax Asia | |
| 2023 | Hi-Fi Rush | Windows, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 | Bethesda Softworks |
I don't think Undead Labs is in any danger. They're actually a huge studio and the word is that State of Decay 3 is moving up to AAA.
It wasn't. But there was an Easter egg in hifi rush that seemingly teased it
Evil Within 3 Coming?
https://www.gamesradar.com/the-evil-within-3-seemingly-teased-in-hi-fi-rush-easter-egg/ The Evil Within 3 hasn't been announced, but the first indicator of its existence seems to be a very subtle Easter egg hidden in Tango Gameworks' newest release, Hi-Fi Rush. Hi-Fi Rush seems to be full...
I think the coalition handed them all their tools from gears 5 and are currently supporting them in SoD3 development
I definitely get the backlash for closing these studios, but not for focusing more on AAA games. Isn't that what people have been clamoring for?
None of them should be.
It is funny. All I have seen for the last 6 to 12 months is people crying for more Fallout, more Elder Scrolls. Going by the email that is what this restructure is for. To focus on Bethesda's biger, more impactful titles.
but Xbox will get crucified for it.
I always assumed the Greenberg comment on HiFi Rush was just him BSing as usual but would have assumed it did ok at least. They should be investing in a studio that puts out a game that acclaimed.
We were told gamepass would be a place where these games would thrive
We were told gamepass would be a place where these games would thrive
