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Ninja Theory Layoffs Begin as Xbox Closure Process Advances
video-games13 days ago

Ninja Theory Layoffs Begin as Xbox Closure Process Advances

Ninja Theory, the Cambridge-based studio behind the 'Hellblade' series, has begun laying off staff following the collapse of two sale agreements with Xbox. Employees have publicly confirmed redundancies on LinkedIn, expressing grief over the unfinished third 'Hellblade' game, 'Senua.' While Xbox has initiated a consultation process for potential closure, it claims to still be exploring other options. The studio was originally slated to survive a major Xbox restructuring in July, but failed divestiture attempts have led to this current phase of job cuts.

Microsoft Secures 'Senua' Trademark as Ninja Theory Faces Closure
gaming-industry26 days ago

Microsoft Secures 'Senua' Trademark as Ninja Theory Faces Closure

Microsoft filed a new trademark for 'Senua' on September 15, 2026, just days before announcing the proposed closure of developer Ninja Theory. This move suggests Microsoft intends to retain control of the Hellblade intellectual property despite the studio's shutdown. The closure follows the collapse of two separate sale agreements and is part of a broader Xbox restructuring that includes 268 layoffs and the transfer of the Halo franchise to Activision. While other studios like Double Fine and Compulsion Games successfully spun off with their IPs intact, Ninja Theory’s future remains uncertain, with potential implications for the unannounced next entry in the series.

Senua's New Quest: Ninja Theory Reimagines Hellblade as a Full Action-Adventure
gaming4 months ago

Senua's New Quest: Ninja Theory Reimagines Hellblade as a Full Action-Adventure

Ninja Theory unveils a bold new action-adventure for Senua, expanding Hellblade with deeper combat, more traversal and puzzles, and an interconnected-but-linear world set in Purgatory after Hellblade I and II. The 85-strong studio is uniting to deliver a larger, more cinematic experience—new weapons, boss fights, and Focus abilities that let players choose how to approach fights and exploration. It isn’t Hellblade III, but a fresh chapter that leverages the studio’s past while inviting new players, with release planned for 2027 on Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam), cloud, and PlayStation 5, plus Game Pass and Play Anywhere support.

"Senua's Saga: Hellblade II - Stunning Visuals, Mixed Gameplay Reviews"
gaming2 years ago

"Senua's Saga: Hellblade II - Stunning Visuals, Mixed Gameplay Reviews"

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II features a narrative-driven combat system that can be mastered with practice. Players can simplify or automate combat through accessibility settings, actively block and parry attacks, evade effectively, and use Senua’s Focus ability strategically. The game offers various difficulty levels and chapter selection for practice, making it accessible for both story-focused and combat-focused players.