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

STJV, the French union representing Arkane Lyon staff, accused Microsoft of sabotaging Marvel's Blade through a 19-month hiring freeze, saying the resulting delays and costs are now being used to justify closing the studio. The union said development is going fine and that closing the studio now would probably cost more than finishing the game. Microsoft extended the sale deadline to December 13, with 217 staff plus contractors facing job losses.