# Ubisoft and other bidders reportedly offer to buy Arkane from Microsoft

_Published Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 6:07 PM EST · Products · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

Ubisoft and at least two other gaming companies have offered to acquire Arkane Studios from Microsoft, Bloomberg reported, citing sources. Microsoft's gaming unit is exploring options before a December deadline as it seeks to divest the French company behind Dishonored and Marvel's Blade.

## Sources

- [Techmeme](https://www.techmeme.com/261103/p33#a261103p33)

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