Hi-Fi Rush 2, potential new Dishonored game were reportedly being pitched by now-closed Xbox studios

Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks were developing pitches for sequels to popular games Hi-Fi Rush and Dishonored when Microsoft decided to close these studios. The closures are part of a broader cost-cutting strategy at Xbox, which also involves consolidating resources and reducing staff across ZeniMax studios. Despite the closures, the exact reasons remain partially explained, attributing the decision to resource allocation and a need to focus on fewer projects.