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Employees of Ninja Theory, known for Hellblade, have announced heavy layoffs across social media networks, bringing the British studio toward an impending closure.
The development follows a previous announcement from Xbox Game Content and Studios President Matt Booty regarding 268 departures, attributed to two separate failed resale agreements for the studio founded in Cambridge in 2000. Microsoft subsequently initiated a consultation phase with employees regarding a potential closure.
Messages from departing developers, including gameplay programmer Katrin Mair and technical sound designer Alessio Mellina, have appeared on LinkedIn and were spotted by journalist Chris Kerr. Staff members expressed sorrow over not being able to finish their ongoing projects.
In June 2026, Xbox showcased a trailer for Senua, the third installment of the franchise loosely targeted for 2027. According to reports from journalist Stephen Totilo of Game File, the trailer was created to attract prospective buyers after resale efforts fell through.
