Ninja Theory heads toward closure after sale deals collapse
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Microsoft begins consultation on closing Ninja Theory after two separate agreements to sell the studio fell through, while a deal to sell Undead Labs proceeds and consultations over Arkane's future continue under French labor law.
“Unfortunately, two separate agreements for Ninja Theory fell through.”
Matt Booty, Xbox chief content officer
Asha Sharma Xbox CEOMatt Booty Xbox chief content officerRob Kostich Activision presidentCraig Duncan Former head of Xbox Game StudiosHalo Studios (formerly 343 Industries) Original Halo developer
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- Official: XBOX to lay off 268 employees, and Ninja Theory faces potential closure Game World Observer · 1d ago
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Continuing Xbox Reset - 268 Roles Eliminated, Reorganizing Studios, Studio Divestitures, and Activision Will Develop the Next Halo Title https:// news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/09/22 /continuing-our-reset/ # xbox # gamedev # videogames # pcgaming # gamingnews # gaming
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More big changes at Xbox today, with a bunch of studio shifts, including Halo going to Activision. The good news, if any, is that the number of people laid off will fall *below* the estimated 3,200 given in July. For bad news, Microsoft is still trying to find a buyer for Ninja Theory and the Hel...
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Activision is taking over Halo. — Feels like we're witnessing the end of Xbox Game Studios. www.theverge.com/news/998586/ ...
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Xbox layoffs hit Halo Studios, Ninja Theory to close https://www. polygon.com/xbox-layoffs-halo- studios-ninja-theory/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Polygon @ polygon-polygon
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Xbox Game Studios started 2026 with 12 studios plus publishing MS has since divested XGS studios or shifted them to Activision/Bethesda. Halo Studios shipped a game in July; fate announced today 3 lead XGS studios remain: Coalition, Playground, InXile, all shipping fairly soon
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Xbox Lays Off 268 As 'Reset' Continues https:// kotaku.com/xbox-reset-268-laid -off-ninja-theory-halo-activision-2000736434?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Culture @ culture-Kotaku
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BREAKING: Activision is taking over Halo as part of a massive Xbox shake-up and more layoffs. Sea of Thieves developers Rare are moving to Activision, alongside World's Edge, the studio behind the Age of Empires franchise. Full details 👇
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Activision CEO Rob Kostich: “For Halo, our goal is clear: make the greatest Halo game ever, worthy of its universe and legacy, while staying true to what made players love it in the first place. We have already begun assembling a purpose-built team.”
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The Hollywood Reporter says the next Halo game, which is being developed by Activision, will be a full feature, mainline installment into the franchise! #Halo #Xbox
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Activision taking over Halo lead and with the game going Unreal Engine, this will be interesting to watch.
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