Microsoft Apparently Already Knew It Would Be Closing Ninja Theory When It Announced Senua

Microsoft reportedly planned to close or spin off Ninja Theory before the studio announced its new game, Senua, at the Xbox Games Showcase. This decision was part of a broader strategy following a "reset" memo from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, citing declining revenues despite significant investments. While Microsoft is reportedly exploring buyouts for Ninja Theory, Compulsion Games, and Double Fine, the future of these studios and their franchises remains uncertain.

• COMPANY Xbox Game Studios
• COMPANY Microsoft
• GAME Hellblade II
• COMPANY Ninja Theory
• GAME Senua
• COMPANY Lionhead Studios
• COMPANY Compulsion Games
• COMPANY DoubleFine
• PLATFORM PlayStation 5
• PLATFORM Xbox Series X
• PLATFORM PC
• GAME Fable