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Ninja Theory staff face layoffs as Xbox proposes closing the studio

VGC reports that some Hellblade studio employees say they have lost their jobs or face redundancy.

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VGC reports that some Ninja Theory developers say they have lost their jobs or face redundancy. Xbox said two agreements concerning the studio fell through and has proposed closing it while exploring other options. VGC says the fate of Senua, announced in June 2026 for a planned 2027 release, has not been officially confirmed.

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Ninja Theory staff face layoffs as Xbox proposes closing the studio
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Positive5.5%94.5%Negative

Summary

Replies condemned Xbox for initiating layoffs at Ninja Theory and moving toward Hellblade studio closure, blaming mismanagement, Game Pass, and weak game quality for the outcome.

Based on 84 sentiment-bearing replies from 62 accounts across 4 conversations.

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Positive5.5%94.5%Negative

Summary

Replies condemned Xbox for initiating layoffs at Ninja Theory and moving toward Hellblade studio closure, blaming mismanagement, Game Pass, and weak game quality for the outcome.

Based on 84 sentiment-bearing replies from 62 accounts across 4 conversations.

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@VGC_NewsHellblade studio Ninja Theory has started laying off staff, following Xbox's announcement that it faces closure. https://vgc.news/news/hellblade-studio-ninja-theory-has-started-laying-off-staff-following-xboxs-announcement-that-it-faces-closure/3h
@InsiderGamingIGNinja Theory XBOX Layoffs Begin As Hellblade Studio Faces Closure https://insider-gaming.com/ninja-theory-xbox-layoffs-begin-as-hellblade-studio-faces-closure/3h
@Okami13_Ninja Theory has begun layoffs, after Xbox announced they were facing closure. Still unclear what will happen to 'Senua' which was just announced in June. "It's incredibly sad knowing that we won't get to finish what we were working on." https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/hellblade-studio-ninja-theory-has-started-laying-off-staff-following-xboxs-announcement-that-it-faces-closure/2h
@eurogamerNinja Theory developers announce they are facing redundancy, as the studio starts laying off staff following widespread Xbox cuts https://www.eurogamer.net/ninja-theory-hellblade-developers-layoffs-xbox-cuts2h
@TrueAchievementNinja Theory layoffs begin ahead of possible closure ⤵️ https://www.trueachievements.com/news/ninja-theory-layoffs2h
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    @VGC_NewsHellblade studio Ninja Theory has started laying off staff, following Xbox's announcement that it faces closure. https://vgc.news/news/hellblade-studio-ninja-theory-has-started-laying-off-staff-following-xboxs-announcement-that-it-faces-closure/3h
    @InsiderGamingIGNinja Theory XBOX Layoffs Begin As Hellblade Studio Faces Closure https://insider-gaming.com/ninja-theory-xbox-layoffs-begin-as-hellblade-studio-faces-closure/3h
    @Okami13_Ninja Theory has begun layoffs, after Xbox announced they were facing closure. Still unclear what will happen to 'Senua' which was just announced in June. "It's incredibly sad knowing that we won't get to finish what we were working on." https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/hellblade-studio-ninja-theory-has-started-laying-off-staff-following-xboxs-announcement-that-it-faces-closure/2h
    @eurogamerNinja Theory developers announce they are facing redundancy, as the studio starts laying off staff following widespread Xbox cuts https://www.eurogamer.net/ninja-theory-hellblade-developers-layoffs-xbox-cuts2h
    @TrueAchievementNinja Theory layoffs begin ahead of possible closure ⤵️ https://www.trueachievements.com/news/ninja-theory-layoffs2h
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