Ubisoft could potentially be the next big third-party video game company to be bought out. According to a report on Bloomberg, the French publisher and developer known for franchises such as Assassin’s Creed and Just Dance could be gearing up for a sale.
Private equity firms Blackstone Inc. and KKR & Co are supposedly “already studying the French” business. According to Kotaku, who has been in contact with former Ubisoft developers, it’s believed the company will “eventually sell to someone amid a flagging stock price and ongoing struggles” tied to multiple projects.
However, Bloomberg’s sources claim “Ubisoft hasn’t entered into any serious negotiations with potential acquirers, and it’s unclear whether its major shareholder is willing to pursue a deal”.
Kotaku adds how Ubisoft has apparently been “working closely with several outside consultancy firms” in recent years…
