Microsoft's Xbox is shutting down Ninja Theory, the acclaimed studio behind the Hellblade series, as part of a broader restructuring. Multiple Xbox studios, including Compulsion Games and Double Fine, are reportedly in negotiations to spin off from Microsoft. This follows recent warnings from Xbox leadership about over-extension in their studio system and hardware challenges.
Background
Ninja Theory is a highly regarded game development studio known for titles like Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, which was praised for its innovative approach to mental health themes and technical achievements. Microsoft acquired the studio in 2018 as part of its push to expand Xbox Game Studios.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- Jun 16, 2026 at 05:13 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10