Xbox is shutting down Hellblade developer Ninja Theory

Xbox is shutting down Ninja Theory, the studio behind the Hellblade series, the source says Seaside. Employees were told by phone Monday about the closing, but are hopeful the studio will find a buyer. The closure comes as “several” Xbox studios at Microsoft, including Compulsion Games and Double Fine, are in “discussions” about conversion, Bloomberg reports.

The shutdown and talks follow Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and chief product officer Matt Booty’s warning last week of “reset” on Xboxlaying out a number of problems facing the Xbox business – including that it has been “extended” by its studio system and that hardware issues are driving up prices significantly. My city it said earlier on Monday that Microsoft plans to shut down Force, though it said the studio’s leadership was in “negotiations” with Microsoft.

Sharma has made many big decisions since taking over Xbox in February, including shutting it down Weapons: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution as the Xbox console was just announced at the Xbox Games Showcase a week ago. At the event, Microsoft also revealed new features Hellblade sports, Youand his future with this change is unknown.

Xbox did not immediately respond to a request for comment.