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Layoffs have begun at Ninja Theory, the creators of Hellblade, as the British company faces what appears to be an inevitable closure following a lack of an agreement to save the studio.
Xbox previously announced a reset and deep restructuring process weeks ago, which deeply affected Ninja Theory. Microsoft reportedly attempted to sell the studio twice without success, while exploring closure as a possibility if no investor emerged, leading to consultations with employees.
According to multiple sources, current layoffs span various departments including programmers, technical directors, and sound designers, although the exact number of affected personnel remains unknown at this time.
Earlier this summer, Senua, the third game in the Hellblade series, was presented at the Xbox Games Showcase when the studio's fate was reportedly already known, with the goal of attracting attention to find a buyer before heading toward a tragic outcome.
