Ninja Theory reports redundancy after Xbox reorganization and 3,200 layoffs
Eurogamer reports Ninja Theory staff are facing redundancy after Xbox’s reorganization and 3,200 planned layoffs.
- The situation is tied to Xbox’s reorganization, which announced 3,200 planned layoffs in July 2026.
- According to the reporting, earlier attempts to sell or transfer Ninja Theory to preserve work on Senua failed.
What happened
Eurogamer reported on October 5, 2026 that Ninja Theory, the UK studio behind Hellblade, is facing redundancy. The report references LinkedIn posts from employees describing their departures or the ongoing staffing issues. The source context also notes that Chris Kerr highlighted those posts.
The reports are being framed against the backdrop of Xbox’s major restructuring in July 2026, when 3,200 planned layoffs were announced. Ninja Theory had already been named as one of the studios affected by the cuts, and later reporting also mentions a second wave of cuts within Xbox.
According to the supplied sources, Xbox had previously tried to transfer the studio to another party in an effort to keep Ninja Theory alive and working on Senua. Two sale deals reportedly fell through, after which a consultation process began. The available reporting does not confirm exactly how many employees are affected, nor whether the studio is closing for good.
Timeline
2018 — Xbox acquires Ninja Theory.
2024 — Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II launches.
July 2026 — Xbox announces a major reorganization with 3,200 planned layoffs.
Later in 2026 — Reporting refers to a second wave of cuts within Xbox.
Before October 5, 2026 — Xbox reportedly tries to transfer or sell Ninja Theory to preserve the studio.
Before October 5, 2026 — Two sale deals fail, followed by a consultation process.
October 5, 2026 — Eurogamer reports that Ninja Theory staff are facing redundancy and layoffs have already begun.
Background
Ninja Theory is the studio behind the Hellblade series and is working on Senua projects. The supplied sources do not confirm an official decision to close the studio, but they do indicate an ongoing redundancy consultation process. The situation is explicitly linked to broader Xbox cost-cutting, so it is not being presented as an isolated incident.
The exact scale of the layoffs is not stated in the sources. The current status of Senua development also remains unclear. What is clear is that Xbox reportedly tried to arrange a transfer or sale to keep the studio and its work on Senua going.
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