💻 Technology Sep 22, 2026 · Matthew Wilson

Microsoft has been unable to find a buyer for Ninja Theory, studio to close

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Microsoft has been unable to find a buyer for Ninja Theory, studio to close
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Earlier this summer, Xbox announced plans to close or divest several of its studios as part of a wider restructuring effort. A few months on, Microsoft has now provided an update on where each team has landed — and unfortunately, Ninja Theory has not been able to secure independence or a buyer, meaning the studio behind Hellblade is now facing closure.
In a new post titled “continuing the reset”, Microsoft confirmed that both Compulsion Games and Double Fine successfully transitioned to independ

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