It feels a little strange talking about an update on Marvel and Xbox's Blade given the recent rumors surrounding studio closures and certain teams potentially going independent. One of the studios caught up in that speculation is Arkane Lyon, the very team developing Blade.

Despite all of that uncertainty, we've actually received a fairly positive update on the game. During a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Blade came up in conversation with Todd Howard, who offered a surprisingly encouraging update. Here's what he had to say:

“I'm not at liberty to say when [we'll see more], but I saw some stuff just yesterday [on May 21] and the folks at Arkane [Studios, the developers] are doing a really, really great job.”

Of course, Todd Howard may not necessarily be privy to the full scope of any potential changes happening across Xbox, but a positive update is still a positive update. More importantly, it lines up with comments we've heard elsewhere recently.

I recently covered comments from one of Blade's lead concept artists, who told fans on X (formerly Twitter) to "let us cook," seemingly suggesting development is progressing well. On top of that, Xbox Chief Content Officer Matt Booty was recently asked about Blade's absence from the Xbox Games Showcase, where he said:

“It’s a big show, I can’t fit everything in. It’s a big show, and there’s other beats coming up in the year… there’s always potential to hear more about things that didn’t show up today.”

That certainly gives fans reason to believe we could see the game again sooner rather than later, perhaps even before the end of the year.

As I've said before, it's difficult to discuss projects like Blade without acknowledging the uncertainty surrounding Xbox right now. Hopefully Arkane and its teams are safe, and we'll get to see the fruits of their labor sooner rather than later.

For now, though, Blade appears to be very much alive and well, and that's worth celebrating. Let me know your thoughts in the comments, and be sure to take part in our poll!

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Adam is a Psychology Master’s graduate passionate about gaming, community building, and digital engagement. A lifelong Xbox fan since 2001, he started with Halo: Combat Evolved and remains an avid achievement hunter. Over the years, he has engaged with several Discord communities, helping them get established and grow. Gaming has always been more than a hobby for Adam—it’s where he’s met many friends, taken on new challenges, and connected with communities that share his passion.