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French game union accuses Microsoft of 'sabotaging' Blade and then using the fallout to justify closing Arkane

PC Gamer • Wed, 04 Nov 2026

French game union accuses Microsoft of 'sabotaging' Blade and then using the fallout to justify closing Arkane

The STJV union says Microsoft imposed hiring freezes at Arkane that resulted in delays and additional expenses, which it then cited as reasons for shutting it down.

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The STJV union says Microsoft imposed hiring freezes at Arkane that resulted in delays and additional expenses, which it then cited as reasons for shutting it down.

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The STJV union says Microsoft imposed hiring freezes at Arkane that resulted in delays and additional expenses, which it then cited as reasons for shutting it down.

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https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/french-game-union-accuses-microsoft-of-sabotaging-blade-and-then-using-the-fallout-to-justify-closing-arkane/