Xbox reportedly wants to put a stake in Blade and sell off Arkane, even though Todd Howard says development is going…
Microsoft's Xbox division is reportedly considering closing Arkane Studios or selling it off as part of a cost-cutting strategy, despite assurances from Todd Howard and Jean-Luc Monnet regarding the development of the game Blade. The game, which was initially slated for release this year, has reportedly been delayed to late 2027 and is running over budget, fueling concerns about its future and the studio's survival.
- Entities
- Company: Microsoft
- Game: Blade
- Topic: Cost Cutting
- Company: Bethesda
- Company: Xbox
- Company: Arkane Studios
- Topic: Immersive Sim
- Topic: Studio Closures
- Person: Jean-Luc Monnet
- Person: Todd Howard
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