Microsoft Extends Deadline for Arkane Lyon as Studio Seeks Buyer and Finishes Marvel's Blade

10/26/2026

Last week, it was reported that Microsoft's negotiations over the fate of Arkane Studios could be reaching an impasse as the deadline approached. The home of the Xbox brand has since confirmed the...

10/26/2026

Following a recent report indicating that Microsoft had given Arkane Lyon until November 13th to find a buyer for the studio at the risk of being shut down, the company has now extended this...

10/26/2026

Microsoft has extended the consultation period by one month to seek a new buyer for Arkane Lyon, while development on Marvel's Blade continues. Read more

10/26/2026

Cutting it close. Microsoft has said it's exploring the possibility of a company coming in to support Arkane Lyon as it works to finish development of Marvel's Blade, and that it's extending the...

10/26/2026

"We have extended the consultation period".Last week, we brought you the news that Microsoft was running out of time to save Arkane Lyon (otherwise known as Arkane Studios) from being closed down...

10/26/2026

Xbox has extended Arkane Lyon's consultation period by around a month, as the search for a new owner continues. If one isn't found, the studio will likely be shut down. Read more

10/26/2026

Now has until 13th December 2026

10/26/2026

Arkane Lyon has been granted an extension to find a new buyer.

10/26/2026

There might be hope yet for Arkane Lyon.