# Lyon-based studio Arkane fights for survival against Microsoft

> Threatened with closure by Microsoft, Lyon-based studio Arkane is trying to preserve its existence and the development of Marvel's Blade, with a one-month reprieve in negotiations.

**In brief**: Economy event (severity: low) in Lyon (Rhône), first detected on 27 October 2026 at 10:38. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 27 October 2026 at 10:38.

- Category: Economy
- Severity: Low
- Place: Lyon — Rhône
- First detected: 27 October 2026 at 10:38
- Updated: 27 October 2026 at 10:38
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/1647-lyon-based-studio-arkane-fights-for-survival-against-microsoft

## Sources (1 articles)

- ["Tout est sur la table, rien n’est tranché": face au couperet de Microsoft, le studio français Arkane ("Deathloop", "Dishonored") se bat pour préserver son existence et sauver "Marvel's Blade", son dernier titre en développement](https://www.bfmtv.com/tech/gaming/tout-est-sur-la-table-rien-n-est-tranche-face-au-couperet-de-microsoft-le-studio-francais-arkane-deathloop-dishonored-se-bat-pour-preserver-son-existence-et-sauver-marvel-s-blade-son-dernier-titre-en-developpement_AN-202610270341.html) — BFMTV / RMC, 27 October 2026 at 10:38

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