The creative director of Dishonored and Prey leaves Arkane Studios

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Arkane Studios is one of the few teams that can brag that almost two decades of work on the market were driven mainly by high-quality games. Most of these games were given by the creative director and co-founder of the team, Raphael Colantonio, so it is a sad story that he is now leaving the team he has spent the last 18 years.

Colantonio wrote in a release from Bethesda and Arkane that he now needs some time to spend with his son in order to think about what's important for him and what he wants from his future. In Arkane, he will remain until his fellow Harvey Smith replaces him.

The most important role in Arkane Colantonio was at the very beginning of the studio and their first game - Arx Fatalis - to which he was the main designer. Interestingly, this game was first launched on the market on today`s day.

 

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Solar

Arx was a GREAT game, I wish someone would follow its approach to world-building. Best of luck to Raphael, resetting priorities in life is sometimes important.



Planetary

Sometimes you have to re-prioritize your life. Fair enough. Good luck to him.


Planetary

Sad for gaming-comunity, but great News for his Family. Dishonored was a Milestone, I hope he will give his ideas to others. Gaming Needs creative ideas.