Arkane Studios, known for Dishonored and Deathloop, faces a November 13 deadline in the consultation process surrounding its proposed closure, with several takeover options reportedly under consideration, according to French publication Le Monde. The studio's 217 jobs are at risk. Microsoft is actively seeking a partner to support the next phase of development and enable the commercialization of the Marvel's Blade project, which is nearing the end of production. A union representative believes it would be a monumental waste if the game went unreleased. The Syndicat des Travailleureuses du Jeu Video, a French video game workers union, is proud of the work completed and believes the game would be a success if released. Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier says multiple paths are being explored to save Arkane Lyon, and he would be surprised if the studio is shut down.
