Microsoft has closed down multiple Bethesda studios, including: Tango, Arkane Austin, etc

[JRPGfan]

Zippy6 said:

A break out hit in all key measurements and expectations.Couldn't be happier with them.Shut down 1 year later. Uh huh.

....and it was at a time when they badly needed a hit, or something to make them look good.

This is how they are repayed for their hardwork, that was actually a critical hit.