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Xbox reportedly considering sale of Arkane Studios, including Blade game

Microsoft's Xbox division is reportedly considering offers to sell Arkane Studios, the developer behind games like Dishonored and Deathloop. Ubisoft is among at least two other companies that have submitted bids for the studio. Xbox is exploring these options before a December deadline, with the potential sale offering Arkane a chance to continue its work on the Marvel's Blade game. AI

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Xbox reportedly considering sale of Arkane Studios, including Blade game

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Anna Washenko) ·

    Arkane and its Blade game may end up at Ubisoft as Xbox considers offers

    "At least two" other companies have also pitched themselves as the studio's possible new owners.