Two sales attempts failed: Ninja Theory facing closure:
The great reset of the Xbox brand continues. Hundreds of employees are losing their jobs ...
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Key FactsMicrosoft’s Planned Exit from Ninja Theory Studios
Jun 17, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gamespot.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gamespot.com
- Microsoft had decided to close or separate Ninja Theory before Senua’s announcement at the Xbox Games Showcase.
- The new game reveal was intended to boost investor interest in the studio despite upcoming closures.
- Ninja Theory, Double Fine, and Compulsion are negotiating potential buyouts and may need investment to operate independently.
- It remains uncertain if Ninja Theory could retain the Hellblade franchise rights if sold or spun off.
Going forward, this cannot continue,— Asha Sharma, Xbox CEO, in a memo about the company's reset (as reported in the article).
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