Microsoft, through Xbox, is reportedly exploring options for Arkane Studios—part of its portfolio—after a period described as aiming to find a solution short of closure. Multiple outlets say the studio is potentially on the block, with offers submitted by prospective buyers including Ubisoft, amid uncertainty over the fate of Arkane Lyon.
Bloomberg is cited as the source of the report that several bids have been made, while Xbox has not yet reached an agreement with any buyer. Some coverage also notes that Microsoft may be considering selling the studio to its management. Other stories frame the possibility more broadly, suggesting Arkane’s management could also be in the running and that the move could align with Xbox’s wider “reset” or divestment approach.
Overall, the reports converge on the core point: Ubisoft is among the bidders, and Xbox is seeking a buyer or alternative outcome for Arkane Lyon as negotiations continue.
