During last week's XBOX Games Showcase, one of the surprises was the announcement of Senua, the new title from Ninja Theory that changes its formula with deeper gameplay and a more classic action-adventure approach. The recent rumors of a possible closure of the studio have therefore been truly surprising, but a recent rumor puts everything in a new light.

According to a recent report, in fact, the presentation of the new project related to Senua during the last Showcase was not only a gift for the community, but a calculated move to look for a buyer and avoid the definitive closure of the studio.

The news comes directly from the magazine Game File, which reveals that Microsoft's decision to break off relations with the software house had already been taken before the event of last June 7. The idea of the top management was to take advantage of the wake of enthusiasm generated by a newly announced title to awaken the interest of potential external investors, hoping that the promise of a new game would convince someone to acquire the team, relieving the company from its eventual closure.

Unfortunately, the plans do not seem to have gone as hoped. While other realities within XBOX currently at risk, such as Compulsion and Double Fine, would be carrying out negotiations with the gaming division to negotiate their survival and avoid restructuring, for Ninja Theory the road now seems marked towards dismantling. A news that, if confirmed, would take many fans by surprise, considering the recent announcement of the game.

These drastic changes are part of a broader phase of internal reorganization led by Asha Sharma. Under his leadership, XBOX has already implemented several important maneuvers, such as reducing the prices of the XBOX Game Pass subscription and restoring XBOX console exclusivity for some titles. We await further developments.