The Latest Breaking News from Arkane Austin

Another former Xbox studio is "independently owned, again" after Microsoft shut it down in 2024

Mighty Doom developer Alpha Dog Games was previously shut alongside Tango Gameworks

GamesRadar · Jul 21

It seems another studio has broken free of Xbox and gone independent, following Double Fine and other cuts

Alpha Dog Games, the creators behind the mobile DOOM spin-off, Mighty DOOM, have quietly announced that they've reformed after being closed down by Microsoft in 2024 and have broken away from Bethesda to regain independence as a studio.

Windows Central · Jul 20

Report: Mass Xbox layoffs will impact Fallout and The Elder Scrolls devs Bethesda and ZeniMax "significantly" — they'll focus on their "biggest franchises" like DOOM

Microsoft's mass layoffs at Xbox have reportedly affected Bethesda and ZeniMax "significantly," though devs will still be able to work on their core IPs.

Windows Central · Jul 6

Microsoft closing Arkane Austin was a 'dumb move', says founder and former president

"It's obvious that Arkane Austin was a very special group of people that have made some cool things and that could pull it off again."

PC Gamer · Oct 30, 2024

After Redfall and Suicide Squad, Concord's failure must be the nail in the coffin for the industry's failed live-service gold rush

Too many games are living short, embarrassing lives

GamesRadar · Sep 4, 2024

'Hi-Fi Rush' Dev Tango Gameworks Acquired by PUBG Publisher Krafton

PUBG publisher Krafton has acquired Tango Gameworks and is planning to revive the critically acclaimed Hi-Fi Rush IP.

Player One · Aug 12, 2024

15-year Mass Effect and Dragon Age veteran says people join BioWare "to build a story-focused, single-player RPG" - so we probably won't see a repeat of Anthem

"Don't try to do a bunch of different things you don't have the expertize to do"

GamesRadar · Aug 9, 2024

2025's Most Mysterious Sci-Fi RPG Just Got a Major Update

Wolfeye Studios just announced its next game is a first-person immersive sim from the co-creator of 'Dishonored' and 'Prey.' Here's what we know so far.

Inverse · Aug 9, 2024

Microsoft has begun sending out refunds for both the Xbox and Steam versions of the Redfall 'Bite Back' Edition

Xbox is refunding owners of Redfall's doomed "Bite Back Edition," which contained DLC that has been cancelled in the wake of the developer's closure. Here's what you need to know.

Windows Central · Jun 19, 2024

Redfall is getting its final update with an offline mode after all, even after Microsoft closed Arkane Austin

Redfall is also revamping its Neighborhood and Nest systems

GamesRadar · May 17, 2024