Xbox Negotiates Acquisition of Double Fine and Ninja Theory, the Latter Unveiling Its Latest Game

Three Xbox studios—Double Fine, Compulsion Games, and Ninja Theory—are facing potential closure, prompting employees to explore new job opportunities as management works to salvage the situation, according to a report.

Earlier today, it was noted that Xbox was looking to close Compulsion Games, the studio behind South of Midnight, with leadership currently in negotiations regarding its future. The report also indicated that Double Fine, known for Psychonauts, and Ninja Theory, creators of Hellblade, are in similar predicaments, even though Ninja Theory recently announced a new game set for release next year. One possible outcome is that these studios could transition to independent status, although this would likely lead to significant job losses.

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