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Arkane founder asks Xbox CEO "how much" Microsoft wants for the studio: "I'm asking for a…Original Arkane Studios founder Raphael Colantonio inquired about the potential sale price of the studio amidst Xbox's cost-cutting measures and planned divestments. Microsoft is reportedly exploring strategic options for Arkane, which could lead to its separation from Xbox, similar to other studios like Ninja Theory and Double Fine. Colantonio, who left Arkane in 2017 to form WolfeEye Studios, has previously been critical of Xbox's strategy and decisions, including the closure of Arkane Austin.
Before his death in 2025, Half-Life 2 art director Viktor Antonov worked on one last game: A Wild West FPS soulslike…Guns of Eschaton, a Wild West soulslike first-person shooter, has been revealed as the final game worked on by the late art director Viktor Antonov. Developed by Eschatology Entertainment, the game features deep character customization, co-op multiplayer, and combat mechanics inspired by soulslike titles. Antonov, known for his work on Half-Life 2 and Dishonored, contributed his distinctive visual style to the project before his passing in 2025. The game is available for wishlisting on Steam.