Overview
- The title did not appear at the Xbox Games Showcase on Monday, renewing fan and media questions about its progress.
- Journalist Jeff Grubb said on a livestream that Blade “might be dead” and later clarified on X that he was speculating and now believes the game is “not dead.”
- Arkane staff offered limited public pushback, with art director Jean‑Luc Monnet replying “Let us cook,” and the game still appears on Arkane’s official website and social channels.
- Reporting notes the project only entered full production toward the end of 2024 and that Arkane director Dinga Bakaba said in December 2025 the team was “hard at work” and asked fans to be patient.
- Industry context — including the 2024 closure of Arkane Austin and recent Xbox leadership shifts — has increased scrutiny of unannounced projects, but no outlet or studio has confirmed Blade’s cancellation or provided a release window.