The Evil Within

Hi-Fi Rush and Other Games Affected by Xbox Shutdowns on Live Streaming

The recent closure of four Xbox-owned studios, including Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin, has sparked significant industry debate regarding the metrics used to evaluate game success.

• Despite high critical acclaim and fan support, Hi-Fi Rush generated only 2.7 million hours watched on live-streaming platforms in its first 30 days.
• Hi-Fi Rush's live-streaming performance trailed other titles, including The Evil Within 2 (7.6 million hours), Redfall (3.3 million hours), and Forspoken (3.9 million hours) during their respective first 30-day windows.
• Xbox announced the closure of four Bethesda studios in May 2024, including Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin, citing a need to reallocate resources despite having acquired the studios only three years prior in 2021.