Arkane Studios Workers Accuse Microsoft of Orchestrating Studio Closure
Unionized employees at Arkane Studios, represented by STJV, have issued an open letter alleging that Microsoft is responsible for the studio's closure. The union claims that Microsoft's decision to freeze hiring for 19 months created artificial delays and increased operational costs, which the parent company then cited as economic justification for shutting down the developer of the Dishonored series. The studio, which was also working on Marvel’s Blade, is reportedly attracting interest from other industry players. Bids for the studio have allegedly been drawn from Ubisoft and other gaming companies as Arkane faces potential dissolution under Microsoft's current restructuring.
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Topics: Arkane Studios closure Gaming industry restructuring Labor unions Microsoft layoffs