# Xbox Studio Gets More Time For Marvel's Blade

> Microsoft extends Arkane Lyon's deadline to find a buyer for Marvel's Blade game.
- Title: Xbox Studio Gets More Time For Marvel's Blade · Polygon
- Summary: Microsoft extends Arkane Lyon's deadline to find a buyer for Marvel's Blade game. Microsoft gives Arkane Lyon until mid-December to find a partner for…
- Keywords: arkane lyon, xbox studios, marvel blade, microsoft, france, labor laws, game studios, gaming, culture, Xbox, Studio, Gets
- Source: Polygon — https://polygon.com/arkane-lyon-shutdown-delayed-dishonored-blade
- Author: Elijah Gonzalez
- Published: 2026-10-26T16:46:50+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: arkane lyon, xbox studios, marvel blade, microsoft, france, labor laws, game studios, gaming, culture
## Xbox Cuts Game Studios
Microsoft cut 3,200 jobs from Xbox division in coming year, including several studios.
## Arkane Lyon at Risk
Arkane Lyon, developer of Dishonored games, faces shutdown under French labor laws.
## French Law Delay
France's 'Florange Law' requires companies with over 1,000 employees to find buyers before shutdown.
## Extended Deadline
Microsoft extended Arkane Lyon's consultation period by one month to find a partner for Marvel's Blade.
## Blade Development Status
Arkane Lyon's Marvel's Blade game is nearing end of development with union representatives confirming progress.
## What Happens Next
Arkane Lyon has until mid-December to find a partner or face shutdown under French labor laws.
## Key takeaway

Microsoft gives Arkane Lyon until mid-December to find a partner for Marvel's Blade after French labor laws delay shutdown.