Ubisoft Makes Bid to Purchase Xbox Studio on the Brink of Closure

Microsoft intends to divest from Dishonored and Marvel's Blade developer Arkane Studios as part of its mass layoffs at Xbox and other Microsoft divisions. Because Arkane is based in Lyon, France, Xbox has had to adhere to French labor laws, and was mandated to search for a potential buyer for Arkane. Assassin's Creed maker Ubisoft has reportedly made an offer for Arkane, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. Ubisoft is one of at least three companies to submit a bid for Arkane. According to Bloomberg, Xbox is also considering selling Arkane to the studio's management.