Ubisoft Offers to Buy Creators of Dishonored from Microsoft — Bloomberg
According to the agency, Ubisoft has become one of several bidders for Arkane Lyon. The sale could help preserve the studio and complete Marvel’s Blade, though no agreement has been reached yet.
Ubisoft has submitted an offer to acquire Arkane Lyon, the French studio known for Dishonored and Deathloop and currently working on Marvel’s Blade. This is reported by Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the negotiations.
According to the agency, at least three gaming companies have submitted bids. Microsoft is also considering the possibility of selling the studio to its management. No offer has been accepted yet.
The future of Arkane Lyon has come into question amid layoffs and the restructuring of Xbox. Microsoft is exploring options for the team’s future. The decision deadline, initially set for November, has been extended to December.
One of the key questions remains the fate of Marvel’s Blade. The game was announced at The Game Awards in December 2023, but developers have since revealed almost no new details.
According to Bloomberg’s sources, the project may be released within the next one to two years. This is a preliminary forecast, not an officially announced release window. A potential sale of the studio also does not yet guarantee the completion of development.
The discussion specifically concerns Arkane Lyon in France. It should not be confused with the American Arkane Austin, which developed Prey and Redfall and was closed by Microsoft in 2024.
