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Xbox weighs canceling Blade game and shuttering Arkane
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TL;DR
- Microsoft's Xbox division is preparing for significant layoffs starting July 6th.
- At least five studios may face closure or spinoffs.
- The game Marvel's Blade, developed by Arkane Studios, is reportedly being considered for cancellation.
- Microsoft is exploring options to sell or spin off studios like Arkane Studios, Compulsion Games, Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and Undead Labs.
- These actions are part of a 'reset' for the Xbox division under new CEO Asha Sharma, who has stated the business is not healthy.
- Rumors suggest over 1,000 job losses could occur, with studio closures impacting an additional 500 employees.