Reports: Microsoft may close Arkane Studios, cancel Blade amid Xbox layoffs

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Reports say Microsoft is considering shutting down Arkane Studios and canceling its upcoming Blade game. Arkane is known for Dishonored, Deathloop and Prey (2017). Microsoft is reportedly planning a large round of Xbox studio layoffs to be announced next week.

• Possible closure of Arkane Studios
• Cancellation of Arkane’s Marvel Blade project
• Arkane known for Dishonored, Deathloop, Prey
• Widespread Xbox studio layoffs reportedly expected next week