Ubisoft named among bidders for Arkane as Marvel’s Blade development continues

Ubisoft and two other unnamed companies have submitted offers to buy Arkane Studios, Bloomberg reported on Nov. 4, 2026, a move that could allow development on Marvel’s Blade to continue.

Arkane, the studio behind Dishonored and Deathloop, entered a period of uncertainty after Microsoft’s major restructuring earlier this year; the Blade project was first unveiled at The Game Awards 2023 and has remained in development since. The game is described as a single-player action-adventure starring the vampire hunter Blade and is set in France, with Arkane planning elements of exploration, stealth, combat and player choice.

Bloomberg’s report says three acquisition offers have been submitted to Microsoft, with Ubisoft identified as one bidder and the other two parties not publicly named. A social-media summary of the coverage also noted that Xbox had considered selling the studio to its management.

Microsoft is reported to have until December 13, 2026, to complete a sale; if no external agreement is reached, selling Arkane to its current management is an identified alternative. The report frames both an outside sale and a management buyout as options that would prevent the studio’s closure.

Sources cited in the coverage indicated that any successful deal would likely allow Arkane to finish active projects without major disruption. Reports specifically state that Marvel’s Blade has not been cancelled and that development is ongoing while Microsoft explores these options.

The coverage notes that if Arkane secures a buyer and development proceeds uninterrupted, Marvel’s Blade could be back on track for a potential 2027 or 2028 release, though no official launch date has been announced. The article’s social-media excerpt also suggested that a completed sale would likely permit the game to be finished.

Microsoft’s decision by the December 13, 2026 deadline will determine whether Arkane continues under new ownership or via a management buyout, and that outcome will directly affect the timeline for Marvel’s Blade moving toward a 2027 or 2028 release window.