# Arkane Lyon: studio threatened with closure by Microsoft, three buyers in line

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 2 events in Rhône, followed from 27 October 2026 to 4 November 2026. 3 articles from 2 sources (economy); last updated on 4 November 2026 at 11:22.

- Status: ongoing
- Category: Economy
- Place: Rhône
- First detected: 27 October 2026 at 10:38
- Updated: 4 November 2026 at 11:22
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/326-arkane-lyon-studio-threatened-with-closure-by-microsoft-three-buyers-in-line

## Timeline (2 events)

### 27 October 2026 — [Lyon-based studio Arkane fights for survival against Microsoft](https://acturadar.com/en/events/1647-lyon-based-studio-arkane-fights-for-survival-against-microsoft.md)

Threatened with closure by Microsoft, Lyon-based studio Arkane is trying to preserve its existence and the development of Marvel's Blade, with a one-month reprieve in negotiations.

2 sources, 2 articles · Lyon — Rhône

### 4 November 2026 — [Arkane Lyon: three buyers in the running, including Ubisoft, to take over the studio](https://acturadar.com/en/events/9819-arkane-lyon-three-buyers-in-the-running-including-ubisoft-to-take-over-the.md)

Three potential buyers, including Ubisoft, are positioning themselves to acquire the Lyon-based studio Arkane Lyon, which Microsoft wanted to close. A glimmer of hope for the studio and its game project Blade.

1 sources, 1 articles · Lyon — Rhône

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Cite as: Acturadar, “Arkane Lyon: studio threatened with closure by Microsoft, three buyers in line”, https://acturadar.com/en/stories/326-arkane-lyon-studio-threatened-with-closure-by-microsoft-three-buyers-in-line
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