GameSpot Jun 17
Microsoft Apparently Already Knew It Would Be Closing Ninja Theory When It Announced Senua
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Microsoft’s Planned Exit from Ninja Theory StudiosMicrosoft intended to close or spin out Ninja Theory before revealing Senua, aiming to attract investors within 10 days.
Key FactsJun 17, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- 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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