Hellblade studio Ninja Theory has started laying off staff, following Xbox’s announcement that it faces closure
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Key Points:
- Several developers from Ninja Theory, the studio behind Hellblade, have announced layoffs or redundancies following Xbox's recent business restructuring.
- Xbox conducted a second wave of cuts last month, resulting in 268 additional layoffs after an initial 1,600 in the first wave.
- Xbox COO Matt Booty revealed that attempts to keep Ninja Theory operational or independent failed, leading to consultations on potential studio closure.
- Multiple Ninja Theory employees, including programmers, artists, and sound designers, have confirmed job losses or risks, expressing sadness over unfinished projects.
- The status of Senua, the upcoming third Hellblade game announced for 2027, remains uncertain amid the studio's instability.
