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French Games Union Accuses Microsoft of Undermining Arkane
Original: French Video Game Union Says Microsoft Undermined Arkane
The French video game workers' union STJV says Microsoft undermined Arkane, the studio behind Dishonored and Redfall. According to coverage by Aftermath, the union is speaking out over how the tech giant handled the developer, whose Austin studio was shut down in 2024 following Redfall's poor performance. The claim adds to ongoing criticism of Microsoft's treatment of game studios it has acquired.
Why now: Labour unions and gamers are scrutinising Microsoft's handling of acquired studios after layoffs and closures
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