Dishonored: Ubisoft interested in Arkane buyout
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According to recent reports, several companies have made offers to acquire Arkane Lyon, the French studio behind the Dishonored series and the upcoming title Marvel's Blade, with Ubisoft's bid being explicitly mentioned. This announcement comes after Microsoft decided to part ways with the studio.
- Release
- 9 October 2012
- Studio
- Arkane Studios
- Publisher
- Bethesda Softworks
- Genres
- Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
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The takeover context
The Arkane Lyon studio, based in France, is known for its critically acclaimed games, such as Dishonored and Deathloop. Microsoft has recently announced its intention to part with the studio, allowing a period of time for it to be acquired by another entity. This decision is part of a series of restructuring measures at Microsoft, with other studios like Double Fine and Ninja Theory also being affected.
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Potential buyers
Ubisoft is explicitly mentioned as one of the potential buyers of Arkane Lyon. In addition to Ubisoft, at least two other video game companies have also made offers to acquire the studio. It is also possible that the studio will be sold to its own management, an option that Microsoft appears to be considering.
The consequences for PC gamers
The potential acquisition of Arkane Lyon by another company could have implications for PC gamers, particularly with regards to ongoing projects like Marvel's Blade. If a deal is reached, it would likely allow the studio to complete its work on the game, which is expected in the coming years. However, the uncertainty surrounding the studio's fate and its projects could impact future gaming plans for fans of the Dishonored series and other titles developed by Arkane.
Reactions and technical details
Reactions to this announcement have been mixed, with some expressing concern for the future of the studio and its projects, while others see it as an opportunity for Arkane to continue its work in new directions. Technical details about the offers and ongoing negotiations have not been disclosed, but it is clear that Microsoft is exploring different options ahead of a deadline set for December. Fans of Dishonored and other Arkane games are eagerly waiting to see how this situation will unfold and what the outcomes will be for the studio and its projects.
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Sources
- Gamekult — Arkane devrait s'en sortir : plusieurs acheteurs potentiels seraient sur le coup, dont Ubisoft
- 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
- Reddit r/pcgaming — Jason Schreier on Bluesky : Several companies have made offers to buy Dishonored developer Arkane Lyon from Xbox, including Ubisoft Entertainment
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