Harvey Smith, former director of Arkane Austin, recently discussed the studio's closure in a podcast. Known for games like Dishonored and Prey, the studio folded just a year after the disappointing release of Redfall. Despite efforts to improve the game with a major patch, Smith feels frustrated over lost potential, including a rumored Blade Runner project. With the studio's exit, fans are left considering the future of immersive sims. What do you think this means for the genre? {{embed type="youtube" url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cCFN77wtHY"}}
Published on: 12/21/2025
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