A closer look at “Arkane Lyon Gets One-Month Extension to Find Buyer and Finish Marvel's Blade”, exactly as the source publishes it. Microsoft has extended the consultation period for Arkane Lyon by one month, giving the French studio more time to find a new owner or partner and continue development on Marvel's Blade. Originally facing a November 18 deadline, the extension reflects Microsoft's exploration of options, including fi Originally facing a November 18 deadline, the extension reflects Microsoft's exploration of options, including finding a partner to support the studio, according to a company representative.
Under French labor laws, Microsoft must conduct a three-month search for a buyer, and shutting down the studio would be costly due to required severance packages. Bloomberg's Jason Schreier noted that multiple paths are being explored to save Arkane Lyon, and he would be surprised if the studio were shut down. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.