Polygon reported on November 3, 2026, citing Bloomberg, that Ubisoft had bid for Arkane Lyon, the studio developing Marvel’s Blade. Xbox had accepted no offer as of that report, which also said at least two other gaming companies had bid.
What the reported bids mean for Arkane Lyon
The report said Xbox was also considering a sale to Arkane’s management, a path that could make the studio independent. Polygon linked the proposed sale to Microsoft’s layoffs and reported that French labor law required Xbox to seek a potential buyer for the Lyon studio.
Destin discusses the reported bids and the possible management sale in this video.
Why Marvel’s Blade is part of the story
Arkane Lyon is developing Marvel’s Blade, putting the team behind the game at the center of the reported ownership process. Polygon also reported an internal ship target of late 2027 for the game.
Arkane Lyon and Arkane Austin are different studios
The reported sale concerns Arkane Lyon in France. Game Developer distinguished it from Arkane Austin, a separate U.S. branch that it reported closed in 2024 after Redfall.
