Arkane and its Blade game may end up at Ubisoft as Xbox considers offers
"At least two" other companies have also pitched themselves as the studio's possible new owners.
Arkane Studios, the game developer behind the Dishonored and Deathloop franchises, may soon be in the market for a new owner, according to recent reports. The studio, which has been rumored to be part of recent Xbox layoffs, could potentially be acquired by multiple companies, including Ubisoft and at least two other unnamed gaming firms, as highlighted by Bloomberg.
Xbox has reportedly been considering selling the studio as they look towards a December deadline, though they have not provided further details on the situation. The possibility of Arkane finding a new home outside of Microsoft's Xbox division is not entirely unexpected, given the recent wave of closures and cancellations at the gaming giant.
While Ubisoft may not be the safest option for Arkane, the studio's involvement in the upcoming Blade game adaptation has sparked excitement among fans, who are hopeful that the developers of Dishonored and Deathloop can bring their expertise to the vampire hunter's tale.
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