{"id":8339,"date":"2026-11-04T11:05:06","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T11:05:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/overhypedgamer.com\/?p=8339"},"modified":"2026-11-04T11:05:09","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T11:05:09","slug":"ubisoft-arkane-studios-acquisition-bid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/overhypedgamer.com\/hr\/ubisoft-arkane-studios-acquisition-bid\/","title":{"rendered":"Ubisoft Could Become the New Owner of Dishonored Developer Arkane Studios"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Ubisoft is reportedly among several gaming companies interested in acquiring Arkane Studios, the Microsoft-owned developer behind Dishonored and the upcoming Marvel&#8217;s Blade.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">According to a new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2026-11-03\/xbox-s-arkane-studios-attracts-multiple-bidders-including-ubisoft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg report<\/a> from journalist Jason Schreier, at least three companies have submitted bids for Arkane as Microsoft considers selling the studio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" data-block-type=\"core\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/overhypedgamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-12-1024x572.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8340\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"ubisoft-among-potential-arkane-studios-buyers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-block-type=\"core\">Ubisoft Among Potential Arkane Studios Buyers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">Dok <a href=\"https:\/\/overhypedgamer.com\/hr\/company\/ubisoft\/\" data-type=\"ohg_company\" data-id=\"208\">Ubisoft<\/a> is one of the interested parties, the identities of the other bidders have not been disclosed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">Microsoft has reportedly also considered selling Arkane to its existing management team, potentially allowing the developer to continue operating independently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">No acquisition agreement has been reached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">The deadline for a potential deal was previously set for November 13, 2026, but has now reportedly been extended to <strong>December 13, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-to-marvel-s-blade\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-block-type=\"core\">What Happens to Marvel&#8217;s Blade?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">Arkane is currently developing <em>Marvel&#8217;s Blade<\/em>, an upcoming action-adventure game based on the Marvel character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">According to Bloomberg, any potential acquisition would likely allow the studio to complete development of the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">However, the game&#8217;s release date remains unconfirmed, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/overhypedgamer.com\/hr\/kategorija\/playstation\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"PlayStation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PlayStation<\/a> 5 version has not been officially announced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">Za sada, <strong>Ubisoft remains one of several potential buyers<\/strong>, with Arkane&#8217;s future ownership still undecided.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ubisoft is reportedly among several gaming companies interested in acquiring Arkane Studios, the Microsoft-owned developer behind Dishonored and the upcoming Marvel&#8217;s Blade. According to a new Bloomberg report from journalist Jason Schreier, at least three companies have submitted bids for Arkane as Microsoft considers selling the studio. 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