“Let us cook.”: Xbox’s Blade may be alive after all as Arkane puts cancellation rumors to bed
Xbox’s Blade, developed by Arkane Studios, remains in active development despite mounting speculation about its potential cancellation. The game’s notable absence from Microsoft’s latest Xbox Games Showcase sparked online rumors and fan concerns that the project had been quietly shelved.
Those worries appear to be unfounded. Arkane’s Lead Concept Artist Jean-Luc Monnet has broken the silence by responding to a concerned fan who humorously pleaded: “tell me you’re alive @ArkaneStudios please. It’s important for my mental health.”
Monnet replied with a GIF from Breaking Bad featuring Walter White, accompanied by the phrase “Let us cook”—a playful way of signaling the team is still actively developing the game and requesting patience from fans. This direct response from studio leadership provides reassurance that despite the lack of recent public updates or major showcase appearances, development on Blade continues behind the scenes.
The project’s visibility absence at major Xbox events had understandably raised questions within the community about its status. The fact that Arkane is now addressing these concerns suggests the studio feels confident enough in the game’s progress to offer reassurance to fans.