Marvel’s Blade by Arkane studio was not affected by layoffs at Microsoft. However, we will have to wait for it

by

Towards the end of 2023, Arkane Studios, recognized for creating games like Deathloop and Dishonored, unveiled Marvel’s Blade. This game was intended to bring the iconic vampire hunter, Blade, into the digital spotlight. Since that announcement, there had been little information about the project… until now.

According to the recent financial report published by the company (as reported by GamesRadar), there is a reference to an unspecified AAA video game that is being developed at present. While the document does not explicitly name Marvel’s Blade, several hints point towards

What is the origin of this belief? Based on the details presented in the report, it seems plausible that Arkane Lyon studio, with approximately 190 employees, wasn’t concurrently working on multiple high-budget productions last year. Therefore, we can infer that the mentioned AAA project is most likely Blade.

Certainly, Unfortunately, there’s some less encouraging news. The report indicates that the full production of Marvel’s Blade won’t start until the end of 2024. Consequently, it’s reasonable to expect this game to hit the market no sooner than 2027, given its current developmental stage.

To offer some reassurance, it’s worth noting that the widespread job cuts at Microsoft and its affiliates, such as ZeniMax (the owner of Arkane), seemingly didn’t impact the game’s outcome. This bodes well for enthusiasts of the Marvel’s vampire hunter series, who are excitedly waiting to see Blade make a comeback in the gaming world.

Read More

2025-07-11 12:03