With the closure of Arkane Austin, weve lost a very talented collective. Xbox has not been a good steward of its acquisitions, and Austin is another casualty of this mismanagement. Arkane Lyon will carry on the legacy of the studio - the Arkane name lives on. Still, the accomplishments and triumphs of Arkane Austin should be noted and remembered, the creative partnership between Harvey Smith and Raphal Colantonio is a story that should be celebrated. Gaming is built on creatives who just want to make things that people enjoy and connect with, and Arkane Austin was a proponent of this philosophy.