Arkane union accuses Microsoft of "sabotaging" Marvel's Blade with 19-month hiring freeze

By Vikki Blake · GamesIndustry.biz · Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 20:17 (2h ago) · Original article ↗

A French union representing workers at Arkane Lyon has accused Microsoft of sabotaging development of Marvel's Blade, claiming a 19-month hiring freeze caused the delays now being used to justify the studio's closure.

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