Microsoft Reportedly Plans to Close Marvel’s Blade Developer Arkane Lyon

Microsoft reportedly plans to close Arkane Lyon in November if no buyer is found, threatening 217 jobs. According to Le Monde, the studio is currently searching for a buyer before a consultation deadline. Despite this uncertainty, the studio continues development on Marvel’s Blade, which a union representative claims is nearing completion. The future of the project and its employees remains at risk as the mid-November deadline approaches while the studio seeks a new owner.