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Ticking Clock To Save "Marvel's Blade" Game
Dark Horizons • • technology
Key Points:
- Microsoft’s Arkane Studios, known for “Dishonored” and “Deathloop,” faces potential closure amid cost-cutting, risking the cancellation of the long-anticipated “Marvel’s Blade” game.
- The “Blade” game, set in Paris and featuring the Daywalker Eric Brooks, has been in development for years with a rumored release in late 2027.
- Under French labor laws, Microsoft must find a buyer or partner for Arkane by November 13th before proceeding with closure or restructuring.
- Microsoft is actively seeking a partner to support further development and commercialization of “Marvel’s Blade,” with several buyout options reportedly under consideration.
- The developer’s union warns that not releasing the game would be a significant loss for the industry and fans.
