A MAJOR change is afoot at Xbox's Arkane Studios and MachineGames
Xbox and Bethesda are reshuffling leadership as MachineGames head Jerk Gustafsson takes over Arkane Studios.
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The brief
Jerk Gustafsson, the lead of MachineGames, has been appointed to take over Arkane Studios following the departure of the studio's chief. This leadership shift comes amid a broader reshuffle within Xbox and Bethesda.
Coverage from Video Games Chronicle and GamesBeat emphasizes that this change occurs alongside reports of a Blade cancellation. TheGamer notes that a new president was actually appointed in 2025, suggesting Arkane may still be at risk of further cuts.
Future developments depend on the stability of Arkane Studios and the confirmation of the reported Blade cancellation.
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Quick answers
Who is taking over Arkane Studios?
Jerk Gustafsson, the head of MachineGames, is taking over.
What other reports are coinciding with this leadership change?
Reports from Video Games Chronicle mention the cancellation of Blade.
Does the timing of the appointment suggest stability?
According to TheGamer, a new president was appointed in 2025, which may indicate the studio remains on the chopping block.
Coverage (6)
- As major Xbox shake-ups loom, former Wolfenstein studio head is now seemingly in charge of Marvel's Blade developer Arkane GamesRadar+ · 10h ago
- MachineGames Head Jerk Gustafsson Is Taking Over Arkane Studios In Unexpected XBOX / Bethesda Reshuffle gameranx.com · 10h ago
- MachineGames boss takes over Arkane, amid Blade cancellation reports Video Games Chronicle · 10h ago
- Arkane Could Still Be On The Chopping Block, As New President Was Actually Appointed In 2025 TheGamer · 10h ago
- Arkane Studios chief quits, replaced by Machine Games lead Jerk Gustafsson GamesBeat · 10h ago
- A MAJOR change is afoot at Xbox's Arkane Studios and MachineGames Windows Central · 10h ago
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