Arcane Austin was unable to complete the Hero DLC for Redfall before closing. This DLC was intended to add two new characters to the vampiric co-op shooter game and was part of the $100 Bite Back version of Redfall.
Microsoft decided to close Bethesda-adjacent studios, including Arcane Austin, due to a reprioritization of titles and resources2. This move aimed to focus on high-impact games and invest more deeply in Bethesda's portfolio of blockbuster games and beloved franchises.