Microsoft Shuts Down Ninja Theory, Compulsion Games and Double Fine
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Following its internal 'Xbox Reset' plan, Microsoft moves to close or spin off Ninja Theory, Compulsion Games and Double Fine (with Arkane's fate uncertain), including the departure of Xbox Game Studios head Craig Duncan. YongYea, Spawn Wave, penguinz0 and Skill Up all cover the reset memo and confirmed closures across a five-day window.
Already Back to Their Old Trash
Microsoft shut down Ninja Theory despite their nearly finished Senua game showcased 8 days ago, and is threatening Compulsion Games, Double Fine, and Arkane, which the creator argues is counterproductive given Xbox's lack of games.
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Microsoft is reportedly planning to sell or close Double Fine, Compulsion Games, and Ninja Theory, which the creator argues is a short-sighted abandonment of its most creative studios for aging legacy franchises like Halo and Fallout, ignoring industry shifts toward mobile and live-service games like Roblox.
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The creator reports that Microsoft Xbox's 100-day reset, marked by the departure of Craig Duncan and Luis Okconor and active negotiations to spin off or close Compulsion Games, Double Fine, and Ninja Theory, is so chaotic that studios face complete closure, and the company is exploring buy-now-pay-later options for a next-gen Xbox potentially costing $1,000 or more.
Xbox, What The F*** Are You Doing
In June 2026, Microsoft/Xbox plans to shut down or spin off Ninja Theory, Compulsion Games, Double Fine, and potentially Arkane Studios, a move the creator calls baffling and contradictory given the recent Hellblade sequel announcement and a misguided strategy favoring big IPs over niche productions.
Xbox In Crisis As They Prepare For "Reset"...
Microsoft's Xbox business faces significant challenges, as revealed in the leaked 'Next 100 Days Xbox Reset' internal memo acknowledged by CEO Phil Spencer, highlighting declining profits, rising hardware costs, and underfunded game franchises.
The honeymoon is over as Xbox prepares to close multiple studios | Friends Per Second #97
The podcast begins with a lengthy, humorous discussion about packing extra underwear and socks for trips, including sock audits and laundry zero, before transitioning to the main topic of Xbox closing multiple studios, which the hosts react to with frustration. The conversation highlights ongoing issues with Xbox's business decisions and the end of a 'honeymoon' period.