重點資訊
Arkane Lyon is currently navigating a critical period of consultation and negotiation regarding its future under Microsoft. Following broader restructuring and layoffs within the Xbox gaming division, the studio now faces the possibility of closure as it approaches a definitive deadline.
The consultation process is scheduled to conclude on November 13, 2026. According to reports from the French media outlet Le Monde, Microsoft is exploring various options for the studio, including a potential sale. Union representatives have expressed dissatisfaction with the current negotiations, noting that Microsoft has not provided clear alternatives for the staff.
Union members are advocating for an extension to the negotiation period to protect the studio and its workforce. There is significant concern regarding the status of the game Blade, which is nearing the final stages of development. The potential cancellation of this project has prompted inquiries from Arkane's founders regarding the cost of acquiring the studio, though the seriousness of these discussions remains unconfirmed.
If no resolution is reached by the November 13, 2026 deadline, the studio faces a high probability of closure. Such an outcome would impact at least 217 employees currently working at the facility.
