# Xbox Reset Lines Up Arkane Lyon for Closure by Mid-November if No Buyer Is Found

> **Key takeaway:** Earlier in 2026, when Microsoft announced the Xbox Reset that saw 1,600 employees lose their jobs immediately , with 1,600 more on the chopping block for later, and several game studios either cut loose or shut-down entirely, Arkane Lyon was mentioned as one of the studios at risk of closure.

**Published:** 2026-10-23T20:48:33+00:00 
**Source:** TechPowerUp 
**Category:** open-hardware 
**Canonical URL:** https://fosswire.org/news/xbox-reset-lines-up-arkane-lyon-for-closure-by-mid-november-.html 

## Summary
Earlier in 2026, when Microsoft announced the Xbox Reset that saw 1,600 employees lose their jobs immediately , with 1,600 more on the chopping block for later, and several game studios either cut loose or shut-down entirely, Arkane Lyon was mentioned as one of the studios at risk of closure. Now, according to a report by Le Monde, it seems as though the Dishonored and Deathloop studio has until November 13 to find a buyer before Microsoft will officially shut it down.