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Following a second wave of broad Xbox cuts, Ninja Theory developers announced they are entering redundancy consultations, with layoffs now confirmed at the studio. The news adds to a troubling pattern across Xbox-owned studios, with Supermassive Games also affected and workers at other studios, including The Coalition (Gears of War: E-Day), expressing anxiety that they could be next despite their game's success, while Warhorse Studios has also issued warnings about industry conditions. The layoffs come amid a broader downturn in the games industry, with job cuts spreading across multiple major publishers in 2026. The situation has fueled uncertainty among developers even at studios currently shipping successful titles, highlighting how commercial performance isn't shielding teams from restructuring.