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Xbox Pulls the Plug on Hellblade Creator Ninja Theory Following Failed Sale Deals

The visionary studio behind Senua’s Saga faces a sudden end as Xbox continues its ruthless streak of industry closures.
By Blip Tech 1 min read

Ninja Theory, the acclaimed developer responsible for the Hellblade series, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry, is shuttering its doors. The closure comes as part of a wider wave of layoffs and cuts within the Xbox gaming division. Reports indicate that the studio was on the brink of being saved through two separate acquisition agreements, but both deals ultimately collapsed, leading to the decision to enter a consultation period for the studio's permanent closure. This move marks a significant shift in Microsoft's gaming strategy and the loss of a prominent creative force in narrative-driven action games.

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