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Microsoft is actively exploring options to secure the future of Arkane Lyon, including the search for a partner to provide financial support for the completion of Marvel's Blade. The company has officially extended the consultation period for finding a potential buyer by one month.
The studio's 217 employees face potential job losses following Microsoft's initial decision to close the developer during summer layoffs. While French labor laws have delayed immediate closure, the union remains critical of Microsoft's divestment strategy, citing concerns over profitability and limited job market prospects for staff.
Despite the uncertainty, journalist Jason Schreier suggests that a total shutdown is unlikely. He notes that the high costs associated with closing a French studio, due to mandatory severance requirements, provide a significant financial incentive for Microsoft to pursue alternative paths for the developer.
Marvel's Blade, which was announced in December 2023, is currently targeted for a fourth-quarter 2027 release. Bethesda's Todd Howard previously expressed positive impressions of the project's progress as of May 21, though no further public updates have been provided since the initial reveal trailer.
