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Founder Asks 'How Much' As Xbox Looks To Cut Arkane Loose
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Xbox is negotiating with Arkane Lyon's worker council about a potential closure or sale of the French immersive sim studio, casting uncertainty over its future.
- Arkane's founder, Raphael Colantonio, humorously questioned Xbox CEO Asha Sharma on social media about the studio's valuation amid layoffs, highlighting industry concern.
- Colantonio, who left Arkane in 2017 and now runs WolfEye Studios, likely is not a serious buyer, but his public comment underscores the situation's visibility.
- Marvel’s Blade, Arkane’s upcoming action game announced in 2023, has been delayed, gone over budget, and may be completed by a different company if it is released.
- The game’s absence from recent Xbox showcases and comments from Xbox executives suggest its development is in flux due to these challenges.
