Le Monde: studio making Marvel's Blade faces closure unless a buyer is found
French newspaper Le Monde reports Microsoft plans to close Arkane Lyon, the studio making the video game Marvel's Blade, if no buyer is found, with 217 jobs at risk. Consultations on the proposed closure are scheduled to end November 13. A union representative told Le Monde the game is nearing the end of production. Microsoft told Le Monde it is still weighing options for the studio and actively seeking a partner to support development and bring the project to market.
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Why it matters
Players waiting for Marvel's Blade do not yet know if the game will be released; Le Monde reports the studio's closure depends on whether a buyer is found. About 217 jobs at Arkane Lyon in France are at risk under the plan.
What to watch
Consultations on the proposed Arkane Lyon closure are scheduled to end November 13, 2026, according to Le Monde's reporting.
How each side sees it
Sources
- Kotaku: Arkane devs say Blade is nearly finished but the studio will close without a buyer
- VICE: Microsoft reportedly plans to close Marvel's Blade studio as deadline looms
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