Microsoft has reportedly received acquisition offers from several companies for French game developer Arkane Studios, known for the Dishonored series and the upcoming Marvel’s Blade. Ubisoft Entertainment is among the named bidders, along with at least two other unidentified gaming companies, according to sources familiar with the matter. [2, 12] [7, 8]
The potential sale is part of a broader cost-cutting strategy within Microsoft’s Xbox division. The company is exploring several options, including a potential sale to Arkane’s own management, but no agreement has been finalized. [9] [3, 4]
Microsoft is reportedly exploring the options ahead of a deadline tied to French labor laws, which require companies to seek a buyer before closing a business unit. [1, 13]