Microsoft reportedly plans to close Xbox studios Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and Compulsion Games in restructuring
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Microsoft is reportedly planning to close several of its acclaimed video game studios—including Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and Compulsion Games—as part of a major restructuring or "reset" of its Xbox gaming division. The move would follow Microsoft's massive $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard and comes amid broader industry layoffs and studio closures. The closures would affect studios known for critically praised titles like Psychonauts 2 (Double Fine), Hellblade (Ninja Theory), and We Happy Few (Compulsion Games), raising questions about Microsoft's strategy for its first-party game development.
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bskyMicrosoft reportedly plans to close Xbox studios Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and Compulsion Games in restructuringpolygon.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledMicrosoft is currently moving to close several of its most acclaimed studios including Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and Compulsion Games.
The move would follow Microsoft's massive $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
The closures would affect studios known for critically praised titles like Psychonauts 2 (Double Fine), Hellblade (Ninja Theory), and We Happy Few (Compulsion Games).
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