Just over a week ago, Ninja Theory—best known for Hellblade—announced its upcoming title, Senua, for the PlayStation 5. Today, however, the studio faces an unexpected fate as Microsoft has reportedly ordered its closure.
Based in Cambridge, the same team that collaborated with Sony on the PS3 classic Heavenly Sword is now scrambling to find a buyer in hopes of preserving its independence.
Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier reports that several Xbox‑owned studios are confronting similar cuts, with Compulsion Games and Double Fine reportedly fighting to maintain their autonomy.
Only a few days ago, Ninja Theory announced a fresh, action‑driven entry to the Hellblade series featuring Senua, slated for a 2027 launch on PlayStation 5. However, the project’s future now appears uncertain.
This development arrives amid a broader “reset” at Xbox, where the company has signaled widespread layoffs across its divisions.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella stated over the weekend that the company must render its business model sustainable, while new Xbox chief Asha Sharma disclosed that the division has been operating with a 3% profitability margin.
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