The instability of the industry and other factors have placed Ubisoft in a complicated position. According to a report, a giant of the industry and the Guillemot family, founders and shareholders of the company, may buy the studio to improve its current situation.

According to Bloomberg, there are currently negotiations underway for a potential sale of Ubisoft. The main party interested in taking control of the company behind Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and other franchises is none other than Tencent, the Chinese conglomerate, which is also a shareholder of the developer.

Tencent and the Guillemot family could buy Ubisoft

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Ubisoft could fall into the hands of Tencent and the Guillemot family in the future

The Guillemot family is looking for a way to stabilize Ubisoft and is not ruling out a potential buyout. According to the details, Yves Guillemot and other founding members might partner with Tencent to close a potential deal and take the studio private.

It's important to mention that the Guillemot family holds 20.5% of Ubisoft's shares, while Tencent owns 9.2%. They would invest to purchase the remaining shares and take full control of the company.

The report reveals that some minority shareholders have pushed for Ubisoft to be sold to a strategic investor. It is also mentioned that negotiations are in the early stages. However, the sale is not guaranteed, as this is not the only path the Guillemot family is considering.

We know that the founders and Tencent are also exploring other possibilities to stabilize the company after its stock value dropped significantly in September.

Despite the information coming from a reliable source, the reality is that Ubisoft has not publicly expressed interest in a potential sale. We will have to wait for more details on this report, which, for now, remains a rumor.