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Marvel’s Blade Is Reportedly Almost Done, but Microsoft Is Seeking Another Partner as Arkane Lyon Faces November 13 Closure Deadline
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Key Points:
- Microsoft has informed Arkane Lyon employees that it plans to close the studio unless a buyer or partner is found by November 13 during France's mandatory consultation process, putting 217 jobs at risk.
- The closure process is expected to begin at the end of 2026 and continue into early 2027, with Microsoft actively seeking a partner to support the development and commercialization of Marvel's Blade.
- Marvel's Blade, reportedly nearing the end of production but delayed to late 2027, has not been formally canceled, though Microsoft has no plans to finance its next development phase.
- The announcement came shortly after Xbox's restructuring and job cuts, causing shock and anger among Arkane employees and unions, highlighting the industry's ongoing financial pressures.
- Despite uncertainty, there is cautious optimism as multiple options to save Arkane Lyon are being explored, but the studio's future hinges on securing a partner before mid-November.
