We're all somewhat in shock by today's news surrounding the closure of four Bethesda development studios, including the teams behind the likes of Hi-Fi RUSH and Redfall. While it's hard to wrap your head around why Xbox would go out and buy these studios only to shut them down a few years later, Xbox's internal email on the matter does give us some insight as to why Microsoft has made this move.

As per IGN, Xbox's Matt Booty addressed employees about the closures today. Booty said "the changes are grounded in prioritizing high-impact titles" and that it wants to invest in "Bethesda’s portfolio of blockbuster games and beloved worlds" - hinting that basically; Microsoft wants to focus on bigger releases and stronger IP over at Bethesda. Here's a bit more of that statement:

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments

[–] AlexanderTheGreat 7 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I can't think of a way this is good.

On the whole I agree with this, I'm just trying to be positive. The world needs it's now more than ever aha.

Large titles are already happening and we're already getting good games in them

Microsoft isn't having large good games though according to most critics, which is the problem they're trying to "fix". I think all the games have been from decent to good. But a lot of people aren't happy with it.

Imagine making a killer title like Hi-Fi and then losing your job because a suit needs number go up.

That is a good point. This is why we need unions and why we need regulations.

[–] VerseAndVermin 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Your positivity is appreciated, and your right. I really wish things would turn around. It's gotten so silly to hear a company head talk about passion when they are vampires. Redfall vampires.

[–] Z3k3 2 points 7 months ago

On a scale of bram stoker to twighlight where are redfall vampires?

It looked so bad I never installed it