# “Arkane is profitable,” say Marvel’s Blade developers in fiery new statement, “just not profitable enough for Microsoft”

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/arkane-is-profitable-say-marvels-blade-developers-in-fiery-new-statement-just-not-profitable-enough-for-microsoft/
- Published: 2026-11-04T18:02:20+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T05:50:36+00:00
- Original publisher: Rock Paper Shotgun
- Original article: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/arkane-is-profitable-say-marvels-blade-developers-in-fiery-new-statement-just-not-profitable-enough-for-microsoft
- Topics: Business, Companies, Entertainment, Gaming, Software, Technology

## Key points

- Arkane Lyon workers say the studio is profitable.
- They blame Microsoft’s hiring freeze for added delays and costs.
- The union is seeking a substantial redundancy and support package.

## Summary

Unionised workers at Arkane Lyon say the studio is profitable and that Microsoft’s hiring freeze and lack of resources helped create the delays and costs now cited as grounds for its potential closure. They accuse Microsoft of undermining development of Marvel’s Blade and are seeking a more generous redundancy package as negotiations continue over the studio’s future.

The workers say Microsoft froze hiring for 19 months and argue closing the studio could cost more than completing the game, though they provide no financial breakdown. Their proposed package includes €200,000 in redundancy pay, two years of redeployment support, training and studio-creation resources, and compensation for freelancers whose contracts are ended. The parties have until 13 December to reach an agreement; Ubisoft is reportedly among potential buyers.

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