Microsoft extends deadline to find a buyer for Arkane Lyon by another month
Translated with AI from the Russian original.
The creators of Dishonored still have a chance.
Microsoft has granted Arkane Lyon studio an additional month to find a buyer or partner to help complete the development of Marvel’s Blade. It was previously reported that the company had to find a new owner by November 13, otherwise the studio faced closure. More than 200 jobs are at risk.
The potential closure of Arkane Lyon, known for Dishonored and Deathloop, was reported last week by the French publication Le Monde. According to the report, the studio was considering several acquisition options, but the developer’s future remained uncertain.
Microsoft confirmed the deadline extension in a statement to PC Gamer.
We have extended the consultation period by an additional month while we explore potential options, including finding a partner to help the studio complete the remaining work on the project. This extension is time-bound, and we remain committed to keeping the works council informed throughout the process.
Under the French Florange Law, companies with more than 1,000 employees are required to search for a buyer for a division if they plan to shut it down. It is under this procedure that Arkane Lyon was granted time to explore possible ways to save the studio.
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