As Devastating Xbox "Reset" Continues, Marvel's Blade Studio Reportedly only Has Until November to Find a New Buyer Before It's Closed
- Microsoft reportedly plans to close French studio Arkane Lyon in November if no buyer emerges, putting 217 jobs and the future of Marvel's Blade at risk.
- French law requires Microsoft to search for a buyer before finalizing closure, a process that began in mid-summer according to Le Monde reports.
- The team behind Dishonored and Deathloop is nearing production completion on Marvel's Blade, which union representative Simon described as a "monumental waste" if closure proceeds.
- Unions are now requesting more time to find a buyer and negotiate employee support, though Simon reported that redundancy plan negotiations are proceeding poorly.
- Consultations regarding the proposed closure are scheduled to conclude on November 13, 2026, though Microsoft maintains this date is not a confirmed shutdown deadline.
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Marvel’s Blade Faces an Uncertain Future as Microsoft Scrambles to Save the Game
Marvel’s Blade may never see the light of day as the long-awaited game faces a potential threat to its development. The team at Arkane Studios first announced the ambitious project three years ago. According to a new report from French outlet Le Monde, Microsoft is actively attempting to secure a buyer or partner for the […] The post Marvel’s Blade Faces an Uncertain Future as Microsoft Scrambles to Save the Game appeared first on ComingSoon.net…
As devastating Xbox "reset" continues, Marvel's Blade studio reportedly only has until November to find a new buyer before it's closed
After getting caught up in Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's devastating layoffs and cuts earlier this year, Arkane Lyon - the beloved immersive sim studio behind the likes of Dishonored and Deathloop - reportedly only has until November to find a buyer. If the search fails, it will be shut down.
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