Arkane Lyon, the original and last remaining branch of Arkane Studios, risks closing down amid Xbox’s new restructuring plans, which have already led to the closure of various studios and the loss of hundreds of jobs, but there might still be hope, courtesy of French law.

A report that comes from Arkane Studios’ sole representative trade union in France states that the company has less than one month to find a new home. Right now, 217 positions are at risk, as Microsoft could close the studio responsible for legendary hits such as Dishonored 1, 2, Deathloop, and the in-development Blade upon reaching the due date.…