Microsoft has closed four Bethesda studios, including Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, Alpha Dog Studios, and Bethesda Game Studios.Elder Scrolls Online's ZeniMax Online Studios remains unaffected, while Roundhouse Games will be absorbed by ZOS.Redfall has been abandoned and will not receive any further updates, despite previous assurances from Microsoft.Layoffs are happening, affecting an undisclosed number of staff across Bethesda publishing and corporate teams.