Overview
- Todd Howard told Entertainment Weekly that he "saw some stuff" on May 21 and that the "folks at Arkane are doing a really, really great job," which officials and outlets interpret as confirmation the game remains in active development.
- Xbox content chief Matt Booty said the title’s absence from the recent Xbox Games Showcase does not mean it was canceled and suggested there are "other beats coming up in the year," keeping the possibility of future updates open.
- A lead concept artist for Blade posted "let us cook" on X, a public signal reported by outlets that aligns with company comments that development work is continuing inside Arkane Lyon.
- No platforms, release window, or substantial gameplay footage have been announced, and industry reporting notes Arkane may only have entered full production in late 2024, so the game could still be several years from launch.
- The update matters to developers and fans because it reduces immediate cancellation fears during Xbox’s studio changes, but the next concrete signs to watch for are an official gameplay reveal, platform confirmation, or a formal release window.