As Xbox Tries to Sell or Close Arkane, the Future of Marvel's Blade Remains Unclear, With Reports Suggesting It Was Delayed Internally and Is Running Over Budget

The future of Marvel's Blade is uncertain as Microsoft considers selling or closing its developer, Arkane Lyon. Reports indicate the game has faced internal delays and is exceeding its budget, casting doubt on its development status.

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Arkane Lyon's Blade Development Faces Uncertainty Amidst Xbox Restructuring

Development on Marvel's Blade at Arkane Lyon continues despite reports of internal delays and budget concerns. Microsoft's ongoing studio restructuring and potential sale of Arkane Lyon have cast a shadow over the game's future. However, Bethesda's Todd Howard has recently expressed positive impressions of the project's progress.

GAME Marvel's Blade
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What exactly is going on with Marvel's Blade? Arkane Lyon's fate remains unclear in the wake of Xbox's controversial 'reset'Microsoft's Xbox division is undergoing significant layoffs and studio restructuring, impacting Arkane Lyon and its in-development game, Marvel's Blade. While the studio is in consultation due to French labor laws, reports suggest Blade is safe from cancellation despite being over-budget and internally delayed. Todd Howard of Bethesda Game Studios recently expressed positive impressions of the game. Eurogamer · 7 days ago
As Xbox Tries to Sell or Close Arkane, the Future of Marvel's Blade Remains Unclear, With Reports Suggesting It Was Delayed Internally and Is Running Over BudgetThe future of Marvel's Blade is uncertain as Microsoft considers selling or closing its developer, Arkane Lyon. Reports indicate the game has faced internal delays and is exceeding its budget, casting doubt on its development status. IGN · 8 days ago
Amidst mounting fears of Xbox closures, Todd Howard says Arkane is 'doing a really, really good job' on BladeDespite fears of studio closures at Xbox, Bethesda Softworks boss Todd Howard confirmed that Arkane Lyon is making good progress on Marvel's Blade. Howard stated he saw positive work from the studio recently, offering reassurance amidst a lack of public updates on the game. The article also touches on Microsoft's recent studio closures, including Arkane Austin, and the controversial announcement of a new Ninja Theory game while the studio was reportedly slated for closure. PC Gamer · 21 days ago