From IGN · Ryan McCaffrey · · 50s
Ubisoft Bids for Arkane Lyon Studio
Ubisoft and others aim to buy Arkane Lyon, Marvel's Blade and Dishonored developer, from Xbox.
In brief
Ubisoft and others aim to buy Arkane Lyon, Marvel's Blade and Dishonored developer, from Xbox. Ubisoft and at least two other companies are bidding to acquire Arkane Lyon, the studio behind Dishonored and Marvel's Blade, from Microsoft. Originally reported by IGN.
Bids for Arkane Lyon
Ubisoft reportedly among suitors preparing bids to purchase Arkane Lyon from Microsoft.
Arkane Lyon's Projects
Arkane Lyon developed Dishonored 2 and Deathloop, with Marvel's Blade expected within a year or two.
Previous Studio Closures
Arkane Austin closed in 2024 after developing Redfall, a 2023 flop with IGN's 4 out of 10 rating.
Xbox Reset Impact
Four studios spun out of Xbox, including Double Fine and Compulsion Games going independent.
The essence
Ubisoft and at least two other companies are bidding to acquire Arkane Lyon, the studio behind Dishonored and Marvel's Blade, from Microsoft.
