Three Xbox Studios at Risk of Closure, in Talks to Become Independent

Reports indicate that three Xbox first-party developers, Compulsion Games, Double Fine, and Ninja Theory, are at risk of closure and are in negotiations with Microsoft to become independent studios. This news follows recent speculation about potential studio closures within Xbox Game Studios, with CEO Satya Nadella emphasizing the need for Xbox to become a sustainable business.

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Xbox Faces Major Layoffs and Potential Studio Closures

Xbox is reportedly planning significant layoffs and possible studio closures in July. Several first-party developers, including Rare, Bethesda, Arkane, Compulsion Games, Double Fine, and Ninja Theory, are rumored to be at risk. These moves are seen as a strategic shift by new management to address declining revenue and improve profitability.

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