Arkane Founder Inquires About Studio Sale Amid Xbox Review
Xbox is reportedly considering selling Arkane Studios as part of a wider restructuring. Founder Raphael Colantonio has humorously asked for the studio's price. This follows recent layoffs and the closure of Arkane Austin.
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Arkane Founder Asks Xbox How Much the Studio Would Cost “For a Friend”Arkane Studios founder Raphael Colantonio humorously inquired about the acquisition cost of the studio from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. This comes amid Xbox's recent layoffs and studio restructuring, which has put Arkane under review. Colantonio has previously criticized Xbox's Game Pass model as unsustainable.
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.