Microsoft reportedly planning Xbox layoffs, may close Arkane and cancel Marvel's Blade game
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Tom Warren
Summary
Microsoft is reportedly planning a major wave of layoffs for its Xbox division next week, potentially closing at least five studios including Arkane Studios (developer of Marvel's Blade). The company is considering canceling the Blade game as part of cost-cutting measures. The layoffs may also involve studio closures, spinoffs, or mergers.
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· 4 pulledMicrosoft is set to announce a wave of layoffs for its Xbox studios and employees next week.
Sources familiar with Microsoft's plans tell The Verge that the layoffs will lead to studio closures or spinoffs, potential mergers of studios, and canceled games.
I understand Microsoft is currently weighing closing at least five studios, including the developers behind Marvel's Blade.
Sources tell me Microsoft wants to cancel Blade as part of a wave of cost cuts and job losses that are planned for the company's Xbox gaming division.
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