Harvey Smith, the longtime creative director behind Dishonored and Prey, has launched a new studio with several former Arkane developers. The studio will concentrate on immersive sims, the genre Smith helped define during his tenure at Arkane Lyon.
The team includes multiple ex-Arkane staffers, though the exact number and their roles were not disclosed. Smith emphasized in a statement that the new studio will prioritize creative freedom and collaboration with people he trusts, reflecting his long-standing approach to game development.
The move follows Smith’s departure from Bethesda in 2023 after nearly three decades at Arkane. His new venture signals a return to the genre that made his name, though details about projects, funding, or timelines remain unannounced.
