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Microsoft extends consultation period for Arkane Lyon as it continues development on Marvel's Blade
Microsoft has extended the consultation period for Arkane Lyon by one month as it seeks a new buyer for the studio, while development on Marvel's Blade continues. Trade unions report that negotiations on the redundancy plan are not going well, with concerns raised about the contradiction between the company's financial situation and the divestiture. Microsoft is exploring options and seeking a partner for Arkane Lyon's next phase.
Xbox continues 'reset' with Halo Studios layoffs and Undead Labs divestment
Xbox has announced further layoffs, cutting 268 employees from various first-party studios including Halo Studios. This is part of a larger restructuring plan that has already seen divestments of studios like Undead Labs and Compulsion Games, and the proposed closure of Ninja Theory. Xbox is also consolidating internal studios and shifting development responsibilities, with Activision now set to develop the next Halo title.
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.
