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Hellblade developer Ninja Theory to be shut down in new wave of Xbox cuts, as two separate agreements collapse - Eurogamer.net
Publisher description: Ninja Theory - developer of the Hellblade series - is shutting down as part of today's Xbox cuts. Its proposed buyers pulled out, resulting in the closure.
NewsAPI | Sep 22, 2026 | Connor Makar
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"We will now begin consultation with employees on a proposed closure while continuing to explore other paths forward. " Ninja Theory - developer of the Hellblade series of games, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, DmC: Devil May Cry, and Heavenly Sword - is entering consultation in preperation for the studio's closure as part of today's sweeping Xbox cuts and layoffs. Announced by a new Xbox Wire blog post penned by Xbox chief content officer Matt Booty, Ninja Theory employees and Xbox will begin a consultation process as the studio looks to head towards a closure.
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