Former Arkane Studios co-directors Raphael Colantonio and Harvey Smith revealed that Bethesda approached the studio to create Thief 4 or a Blade Runner game before it made the first Dishonored.
The pair discussed the near-miss projects during a conversation earlier this week. Colantonio said Bethesda told the studio it had the Thief franchise and knew the right team to make the game. He described the offer as presenting two appealing options that were hard to choose between.
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Bethesda Game Studios released detailed updates on July 17 confirming ongoing work on The Elder Scrolls 6 and multiple Fallout projects. The studio also pledged continued support for Starfield amid recent restructuring at Xbox.
Arkane Lyon's Marvel Blade project remains in development following initial reports that it might have been cancelled. A clarification from insider Jeff Grubb reversed earlier speculation about the game's status.
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Microsoft's planned overhaul of its Xbox division has left the future of Arkane Lyon and its Marvel's Blade project unclear. The French studio is now in consultation with a works council over potential strategic options. No first-party games have been cancelled, according to the company.
Guillaume Broche, director and founder of Sandfall Interactive, stated that the studio is prepared for any reception of its upcoming second game. The comments came during an interview on the Konbini YouTube channel.
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OtherSide Entertainment has released Thick as Thieves, shifting from its original PvP concept to a co-op focused experience.