# Ubisoft are reportedly tapped as one potential company that could acquire Arkane, though the Dishonored studio’s own management may be in the running too

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/ubisoft-are-reportedly-tapped-as-one-potential-company-that-could-acquire-arkane-though-the-dishonored-studios-own-management-may-be-in-the-running-too/
- Published: 2026-11-04T00:23:29+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-04T01:01:01+00:00
- Original publisher: Rock Paper Shotgun
- Original article: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/ubisoft-are-reportedly-tapped-as-one-potential-company-that-could-acquire-arkane-though-the-dishonored-studios-own-management-may-be-in-the-running-too
- Topics: Business, Companies, Entertainment, Gaming, Software, Technology

## Key points

- Ubisoft is reportedly among Arkane’s potential buyers.
- Two other gaming companies have also reportedly bid.
- Xbox has until 13 December to find a buyer.

## Summary

Ubisoft has reportedly bid to buy Arkane from Microsoft, while two other gaming companies are also said to be interested. Xbox is considering selling the studio to its own management, but has not formalised a deal with any potential buyer, leaving Arkane’s future unresolved.

A sale could allow Arkane to continue developing Blade, which is expected within the next couple of years. French labour law requires companies with more than 1,000 employees to seek a buyer for three months before closing, making 13 December the deadline. The sale is part of wider cuts and studio changes at Microsoft’s Xbox division.

## Coverage

- [Rock Paper Shotgun: Ubisoft are reportedly tapped as one potential company that could acquire Arkane, though the Dishonored studio’s own management may be in the running too](https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/ubisoft-are-reportedly-tapped-as-one-potential-company-that-could-acquire-arkane-though-the-dishonored-studios-own-management-may-be-in-the-running-too)
- [Push Square: Ubisoft One of Multiple Companies to Bid for Dishonored Dev Arkane](https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/11/ubisoft-one-of-multiple-companies-to-bid-for-dishonored-dev-arkane)

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