Arkane Lyon’s Marvel’s Blade risks a BioWare-like fate under Xbox cost-cutting, though French labor laws and the game’s advanced stage offer a narrower path to survival. Microsoft has been pursuing a buyer or partner for the Lyon studio (makers of Dishonored and Deathloop) since mid-2026 as part of broader Xbox restructuring. French Florange Law requires at least three months of seeking a buyer before closure, with consultations set to end around November 13, 2026. Roughly 21