# Arkane survival negotiations reportedly seeing “several forms of takeover” considered ahead of November deadline, as Marvel’s Blade production nears end

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/arkane-survival-negotiations-reportedly-seeing-several-forms-of-takeover-considered-ahead-of-november-deadline-as-marvels-blade-production-nears-end/
- Published: 2026-10-23T17:03:02+00:00
- Original publisher: Rock Paper Shotgun
- Original article: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/arkane-survival-negotiations-reportedly-seeing-several-forms-of-takeover-considered-ahead-of-november-deadline-as-marvels-blade-production-nears-end
- Topics: Entertainment, Gaming, Software, Technology

## Key points

- Several takeover options are reportedly under consideration for Arkane Lyon.
- The 13 November deadline puts 217 jobs at risk.
- Marvel’s Blade is reportedly nearing the end of production.

## Summary

Negotiations over Arkane Lyon’s future are reportedly considering “several forms of takeover” ahead of a 13 November deadline. The outcome could determine whether 217 jobs at the studio are retained, while production work on Marvel’s Blade is said to be nearing completion.

French law requires companies with more than 1,000 staff to spend three months seeking a buyer before closing a site. Microsoft told Le Monde it is actively seeking a partner to support Blade’s next development phase and commercial release; union representatives have criticised Microsoft’s approach and hope the game will be released.

## Coverage

- [Rock Paper Shotgun: Arkane survival negotiations reportedly seeing “several forms of takeover” considered ahead of November deadline, as Marvel’s Blade production nears end](https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/arkane-survival-negotiations-reportedly-seeing-several-forms-of-takeover-considered-ahead-of-november-deadline-as-marvels-blade-production-nears-end)
- [GamesRadar+: Xbox negotiations with Marvel's Blade developer Arkane reportedly aren't going well](https://www.gamesradar.com/games/xbox-negotiations-with-marvels-blade-developer-arkane-reportedly-arent-going-well-and-that-could-mean-the-dishonored-studio-shutting-down-next-month/)
- [IGN: Arkane Lyon Reportedly Could Be Closed in Mid-November if a Buyer Isn't Found, With Marvel's Blade Still in Development](https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-wants-to-close-arkane-lyon)

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