Microsoft told Arkane Lyon management on July 16, 2026, that it intended to close the studio, Polygon reported on October 23. In that account, a three-month consultation in France and a search for a buyer were underway. IGN Latin America reported that more than 200 employees were affected by the proposed process.
What November 13 means
Hitmarker reported November 13, 2026, as the scheduled end of the consultation, rather than an automatic shutdown date. The buyer search could cover all or part of the business, according to Hitmarker.
Simon, a representative of Printemps Écologique, said negotiations over the redundancy plan were going badly and that several forms of takeover were being considered. Those are options under discussion, not a completed transaction.
What the reports say about Marvel’s Blade
Simon described Marvel’s Blade as nearing the end of production. Polygon separately reported an internal delay to late 2027.
Microsoft said it was seeking a partner to support the game’s next development phase and commercialization, according to a statement reported by IGN. That partner search concerns Marvel’s Blade; the reported buyer search concerns Arkane Lyon and could cover all or part of the business.
