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Microsoft Signals Intention to Close Down Ninja Theory After Deals to Save the Hellblade Developer Fall Through

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Microsoft has signalled its intention to close down Hellblade developer Ninja Theory after two deals to save the Xbox studio fell through.

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First edition: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Last update: Sep 22, 2026, 10:30 AM CDT

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IGN GamesLeadMicrosoft Signals Intention to Close Down Ninja Theory After Deals to Save the Hellblade Developer Fall ThroughRead article on IGN Games (opens in a new tab)
Push SquareCoverageMicrosoft Closing Hellblade Dev Ninja Theory After Failed Buyout TalksRead article on Push Square (opens in a new tab)

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Initial · Sep 22, 2026
Microsoft Signals Intention to Close Down Ninja Theory After Deals to Save the Hellblade Developer Fall Through
- Push SquareMicrosoft Closing Hellblade Dev Ninja Theory After Failed Buyout Talks ↗
- IGN GamesMicrosoft Signals Intention to Close Down Ninja Theory After Deals to Save the Hellblade Developer Fall Through ↗