"Redfall: A Troubled Development Story for Xbox Game Pass Exclusive"
TL;DR
Redfall's disappointing release was reportedly due to a lack of clear direction, high staff turnover, and insufficient resources. The game's development team was continually understaffed, with many experienced developers leaving the studio. Microsoft reportedly took a hands-off approach to Bethesda's game development studios, with some Arkane staff hoping the Xbox maker might cancel Redfall or reboot it as a single-player game. Xbox boss Phil Spencer acknowledged that they should have engaged earlier with the team to assist in development.
- Redfall devs reportedly hoped it would be cancelled or rebooted by Microsoft | VGC Video Games Chronicle
- Arcane's Redfall Misfire for Xbox Panned After $7.5 Billion Microsoft Deal Bloomberg
- Xbox Game Pass Exclusive Hurt By Few Resources, Poor Direction Kotaku
- Report: Arkane Hoped Microsoft Would Cancel Or Reboot ‘Redfall’ Forbes
- Redfall suffered unclear direction during development, new report suggests Eurogamer.net
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