Arkane Lyon 关闭磋商与11月13日买家期限
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- Rock Paper ShotgunArkane Lyon reportedly weighing several takeover options ahead of November deadline
Le Monde reports that negotiations over Arkane Lyon's future are considering several forms of takeover, with consultations due to close on 13 November and 217 jobs at risk. French law requires companies with more than 1000 staff to seek a buyer for three months before closing a site, and Microsoft says it is actively seeking a partner to support the next phase of Marvel's Blade. A union representative said the superhero game is nearing the end of production.
- IGNSelectedReport: Arkane Lyon Could Close in Mid-November Without a Buyer as Marvel's Blade Remains in Development
Le Monde reported that Microsoft's Arkane Lyon could close in mid-November if no buyer is found by November 13, while its 217 employees continue work on Marvel's Blade. France's 2014 Florange law requires companies with more than 1,000 employees to search for a buyer for at least three months, and that search began this summer. Microsoft said it is still exploring options within the French consultation process, while the union seeks more time and re-employment at other Xbox studios.
- Reddit · Gaming Leaks and RumoursSelectedArkane Lyon has until mid-November to find a buyer or risks closure
French outlet Le Monde reported that Arkane Lyon's consultation and negotiation period is ending, with unions warning a decision must come by November 13 or the studio risks closure. A union delegate said talks over the employee protection plan (PSE) are going badly and that Microsoft is not giving representatives a choice. Microsoft told Le Monde it is continuing to explore different options for Arkane.
- @wario64Report says Arkane Studios has until November 13 to find a buyer
Gematsu reports that Arkane Studios has until November 13 to find a buyer. The report says several forms of takeover are under consideration, and the claim has not been confirmed by the parties involved.
- @GematsuReport says Arkane Studios has until November 13 to find a buyer
A report relayed by Gematsu says Arkane Studios has until November 13 to find a buyer. The report does not name a buyer, a price, or the studio's plans after that date.
- Reddit · Gaming Leaks and RumoursSelectedLe Monde reports Arkane Lyon has until November 13 to find a buyer, with 217 jobs at risk
Le Monde reported that Microsoft plans to close Arkane Lyon, with November 13 the official end date for consultations with the Social and Economic Committee, putting 217 jobs at risk. Unions said Microsoft leaves them no choice and argued the studio is doing well, contradicting years of financial statements heard in the Works Council. They hope to extend the deadlines for the redundancy plan and buyer search, say several takeover forms are being considered, and have not ruled out challenging the closure's economic justification in court.
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