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Xbox is reportedly considering closing Arkane Studios, which is currently developing Marvel’s Blade. Major changes have been taking place at Xbox over the last few months, leading to multiple studio closures and layoffs across the company. The current console generation has seen Xbox struggle to find an identity, with the platform failing to compete with rivals such as Nintendo and PlayStation. The company has several high-profile games in development, but there remains uncertainty about whether the games will be released and finished.
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Rumors about Arkane and Blade have been circulating, and The Verge has reported that Xbox is considering shutting down the studio as part of a large wave of layoffs. Apparently, Arkane is one of five studios that could end up being closed by Xbox as part of a major restructure currently taking place at the company. The outlet does note that Xbox could also be looking to sell the studio, which would help it to remain open. Xbox and Arkane have not officially commented on the reports.
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Bethesda Softworks
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Void Engine
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Marvel