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Xbox reportedly looks to divest Arkane Studios as part of business restructuring

Xbox is apparently exploring options to spin off or sell Arkane Studios, the developer behind the Dishonored franchise, as part of a broader business realignment. The studio's founder has publicly asked what price the company is seeking, while staff face uncertainty about their future as negotiations proceed. Other Xbox studios have already regained independence or found new owners in the same restructuring wave.

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What we know

  • Xbox is reportedly attempting to divest Arkane Studios, known for creating Dishonored and Prey
  • Arkane's founder has publicly questioned the asking price as the studio seeks independence or a new owner
  • Staff at the studio must negotiate their own futures amid the uncertain transition
  • The move is part of a larger Xbox business reset that has already resulted in other studios gaining independence or new ownership