Arkane Lyon, the studio behind Dishonored and Deathloop, is reportedly at risk of closing in November unless it finds a buyer, as Microsoft proceeds with a sale/closure process tied to its earlier Xbox restructuring. Multiple outlets say the studio has until mid-November, with some framing the situation as weeks or “less than a month,” while noting that Arkane Lyon is still working on Marvel’s Blade.
Context across coverage points to wider Xbox cuts earlier this year and the legal requirements in France that complicate shutting studios quickly. Several reports cite French outlet Le Monde and describe negotiations that reportedly include possible takeover routes, with worker unions pushing for more time and exploring options. Union representatives are also quoted in some coverage, emphasising concerns that leaving Marvel’s Blade unfinished would be a waste.
Outlets generally agree on the reported timing, the studio’s ongoing work on Blade, and the existence of buyer-search negotiations. Differences mainly concern how prominently they lead with the impending deadline, union claims about Blade, or the broader legal and company context around Microsoft’s process.
