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Ninja Theory heading toward closure in Xbox cuts
The Hellblade developer enters consultation for shutdown after two acquisition deals fall through.
In brief
The Hellblade developer enters consultation for shutdown after two acquisition deals fall through. Ninja Theory, maker of acclaimed games like Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, is facing closure after failed partnership agreements left the studio without an owner. Originally reported by Eurogamer.
Ninja Theory entering closure consultation
The Hellblade developer is beginning a consultation process with employees about a proposed closure as part of Xbox's latest round of cuts.
“Unfortunately, two separate agreements for Ninja Theory fell through.”
Two deals collapse, studio left without owner
Microsoft had put Ninja Theory up for sale after announcing the new Hellblade game in June. Two separate partnership agreements have now fallen through, leaving the studio unable to continue operations.
Senua game shelved indefinitely
Ninja Theory was developing Senua, a larger and more expansive entry in the Hellblade series that was only announced in June at an Xbox Games Showcase.
Studio's acclaimed track record
Ninja Theory created Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, a critically acclaimed action adventure, plus Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, DmC: Devil May Cry, and Heavenly Sword.
Part of broader Xbox restructuring
This closure follows Xbox's initial wave of job cuts in July. Xbox chief content officer Matt Booty announced the decision and promised to support affected employees.
What to remember
Ninja Theory, maker of acclaimed games like Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, is facing closure after failed partnership agreements left the studio without an owner.
