Arkane union accuses Microsoft of sabotaging Marvel's Blade

Arkane union accuses Microsoft of sabotaging Marvel's Blade4 publishers · first seen Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:54 UTC · updated Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:51 UTCMicrosoft is exploring options for the future of Arkane Studios, the developer behind Dishonored and Deathloop, as part of its restructuring efforts. Multiple companies, including Ubisoft, have reportedly made offers to acquire the studio. The deadline for these negotiations has been extended to December 13, 2026. Arkane Studios is currently working on a game adaptation of Marvel's Blade, which could be impacted by the studio's future ownership. The potential sale of Arkane Studios is influenced by France's labor laws, which require consultation with the studio's in-office work council for any major restructuring.Content auto-generated. May contain inaccuracies.

French game union accuses Microsoft of 'sabotaging' Blade and then using the fallout to justify closing Arkane (PC Gamer, Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:51 UTC)

Arkane union says closing the studio "would probably be more expensive" for Xbox than simply finishing Marvel's Blade (Eurogamer, Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:33 UTC)

Arkane union accuses Microsoft of "sabotaging" Marvel's Blade with 19-month hiring freeze (GamesIndustry.biz, Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:17 UTC)

"Arkane is profitable," say Marvel's Blade developers in fiery new statement, "just not profitable enough for Microsoft" (Rock Paper Shotgun, Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:02 UTC)

Ubisoft reportedly seeking to acquire Arkane Lyon from Xbox (GamesIndustry.biz, Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:35 UTC)