16 sources
Microsoft reportedly considering Arkane Studios closure and Blade cancellation
Microsoft is reportedly evaluating the closure of Arkane Studios, known for Dishonored and Deathloop, and the cancellation of its upcoming Marvel's Blade game as part of broader Xbox restructuring.
Key points
- Arkane Studios is among at least five studios Microsoft may close as part of a company-wide reset.
- The potential closure would cancel Arkane's in-development Marvel's Blade game.
- Reports suggest Microsoft may announce these changes imminently as part of fiscal year-end restructuring.
- Arkane's closure would follow recent layoffs and studio shutdowns across Xbox's portfolio.
- Some reports indicate Microsoft may consider selling Arkane rather than closing it outright.
16 sources
IGNMicrosoft Reportedly Considering Canceling Marvel's Blade and Shutting Arkane Down
VGCXbox set to close Dishonored and Blade studio Arkane in cuts, it’s claimed
GameSpotMicrosoft Could Cancel Marvel’s Blade And Close Its Developer
KotakuReport Says Dishonored, Blade Developer Is Also On Xbox’s Chopping Block
GematsuThe Verge: Microsoft weighing Arkane Studios closure, Marvel’s Blade cancelation
GamesRadar+Xbox could cancel Marvel's Blade and close Arkane in July bloodbath, report says, or the studio may be sold off
PolygonArkane Studios and its Blade game may be shuttered as part of upcoming Xbox layoffs
Game InformerReport: Microsoft Is Considering Shutting Down Arkane Studios And Canceling Marvel’s Blade
Rock Paper ShotgunMicrosoft reportedly add Arkane and their Blade game to the potential shuttering pile
EurogamerDishonored developer Arkane is reportedly one of five studios Microsoft is targeting to close down as part of its big 'reset'
PC GamerXbox reportedly wants to put a stake in Blade and sell off Arkane, even though Todd Howard says development is going well
Push SquareXbox Wants to Cancel Marvel's Blade, Close Arkane Studios
Pure XboxMarvel's Blade Reportedly In Danger As Xbox Considers Shutting Arkane Studios
The GamerXbox Reportedly Considering Canceling Blade And Closing Arkane
WccftechXbox Reportedly Considering Shuttering “At Least Five Studios,” Including Arkane Lyon and Cancelling Marvel’s Blade
Game RantXbox is Reportedly Considering Shutting Down Arkane and Cancelling Blade