Game Pass Could’ve Worked, Moon Studios Boss Says, But Xbox Never Delivered the Big Hits It Needed
Xbox faces uncertainty as key studios reportedly face closure, raising questions about the future of Game Pass.
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📍 How it ended
Xbox closed Ninja Theory, the creator of Hellblade. Other reports detailed the cancellation of games and the potential shutting down of additional developers.
The Moon Studios boss stated that Game Pass could have worked if Xbox had delivered the necessary big hits.
Epilogue added 3d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Xbox is reportedly shutting down several studios, including Ninja Theory, the creator of Hellblade. Coverage emphasizes the potential impact on Xbox Game Pass, with Moon Studios' boss suggesting the service could have succeeded with more major titles.
Reports from IGN, The Guardian, and The Verge detail the cancellations and studio closures. Watch for announcements regarding the fate of specific Xbox projects and the potential effects on Game Pass subscribers.
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Quick answers
Which studios are reportedly being shut down by Xbox?
Coverage specifies Ninja Theory, the creator of Hellblade.
What is the potential impact on Xbox Game Pass?
The closure of key studios may affect the availability of major titles on the service.
What has Moon Studios' boss said about Game Pass?
Moon Studios' boss has stated that Game Pass could have worked if Xbox had delivered the big hits it needed.
Coverage (7)
- What Xbox Games Are Being Cancelled? IGN · 22d ago
- We are watching the end of Xbox in real-time and it’s heartbreaking Metro.co.uk · 22d ago
- Fears for Xbox as it puts its developers on the chopping block once again The Guardian · 22d ago
- One of the best games on Xbox Game Pass is from a studio Microsoft is potentially shutting down Polygon.com · 22d ago
- A New Report Claims Xbox Had Already Planned To Close Ninja Theory Despite Senua Announcement Game Informer · 22d ago
- Xbox is closing down Hellblade creator Ninja Theory The Verge · 22d ago
- Game Pass Could’ve Worked, Moon Studios Boss Says, But Xbox Never Delivered the Big Hits It Needed Wccftech · 22d ago
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