Xbox Seeks Partner to Support Arkane Lyon as It Finishes Marvel's Blade, Extends Search for Buyer
Microsoft has said it's exploring the possibility of a company coming in to support Arkane Lyon as it works to finish development of Marvel's Blade, and that it's extending the deadline to find a buyer for the studio.
Microsoft is considering partnering with a company to support Arkane Lyon as it completes development on Marvel's Blade, while extending the deadline to find a buyer for the studio. The 217 employees at Arkane Lyon are at risk of losing their jobs unless a buyer is found, as Microsoft initially planned to close the studio in the summer, but French law prevented it.
Microsoft has now extended the consultation period by a month to potentially find a partner to help with the final stages of Marvel's Blade. The company is exploring options, including finding a partner to provide financial support, for the remaining development work for the game. Microsoft stated that it remains committed to keeping the Works Council informed throughout the process.
Arkane Lyon was first informed of Microsoft's decision on July 16, following the announcement of similar plans for other studios. Despite the challenges, there are reportedly multiple paths being explored to save the studio, as one journalist believes it is unlikely Arkane Lyon will be shut down. French game studio labor laws make shutting down a studio particularly expensive, which is why Microsoft is seeking a partner to help with the last leg of development.
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