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It was rumoured in 2024 that Ninja Theory had already been given the greenlight for a new game, but that was before the sweeping Xbox layoffs in 2025. As such, it's a little surprising to hear that Ninja Theory is not only still kicking, but its next project is apparently Hellblade 3.

The news comes from Windows Central's Jez Corden, who brought up Ninja Theory's status during an appearance on the Xbox Two podcast this month (starting from the 36:16 mark).

What's especially interesting (given the nature of the last two games) is that Ninja Theory allegedly wants Hellblade 3 to be more 'interactive' and 'more of a game to broaden its appeal.'

Corden does add that it may not necessarily be called Hellblade 3, but it sounds like it'll at least be set in the Hellblade universe.

Hellblade 3 is in development now and will be ‘more of a game’ claims rumour

A surprising rumour claims Ninja Theory has the go-ahead to make Hellblade 3, but the previously announced Project: Mara has been cancelled.

metro.co.uk

 

[LectureMaster]

I am sorry adam but you are slacking way too much.

News  Thread '[AltChar] Ninja Theory's Project Mara Shelved, Hellblade 3 is Studio's Next Game, It's Claimed'

Yesterday at 6:06 PM

Source is Jez Corden, Industry Titan.

Ninja Theory's Project Mara Shelved, Hellblade 3 is Studio's Next Game, It's Claimed

Ninja Theory's experimental horror project Project Mara is no longer in active development, with the studio instead focusing on Hellblade 3 as its next title, according to Windows Central's Jez Corden.

www.altchar.com

Specific quote:

"Project Mara was just a concept; it's not a game they are currently working on," Corden stated. "It might be something they work on eventually, but Project Mara is not a game that is currently being worked on at Ninja Theory." - Jez on the Xbox Two podcast

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News  Thread 'Jez corden says that ninja theory's project mara was only a concept and was never actually a game in development.'

Yesterday at 3:48 PM

He also says that hellblade 3 is the priority and will have gameplay changes compared to hellblade 2.





https://www.gamewatcher.com/news/ni...ortedly-shelved-but-hellblade-3-could-step-up

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I am sorry adam but you are slacking way too much.

News  Thread '[AltChar] Ninja Theory's Project Mara Shelved, Hellblade 3 is Studio's Next Game, It's Claimed'

Yesterday at 6:06 PM

Source is Jez Corden, Industry Titan.

Ninja Theory's Project Mara Shelved, Hellblade 3 is Studio's Next Game, It's Claimed

Ninja Theory's experimental horror project Project Mara is no longer in active development, with the studio instead focusing on Hellblade 3 as its next title, according to Windows Central's Jez Corden.

www.altchar.com

Specific quote:

"Project Mara was just a concept; it's not a game they are currently working on," Corden stated. "It might be something they work on eventually, but Project Mara is not a game that is currently being worked on at Ninja Theory." - Jez on the Xbox Two podcast

• Astray
• Replies: 3
• Forum: Gaming Discussion

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News  Thread 'Jez corden says that ninja theory's project mara was only a concept and was never actually a game in development.'

Yesterday at 3:48 PM

He also says that hellblade 3 is the priority and will have gameplay changes compared to hellblade 2.





https://www.gamewatcher.com/news/ni...ortedly-shelved-but-hellblade-3-could-step-up

• Sebastian1295
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Even that thread is closed.

 

[thicc_girls_are_teh_best]

Yap yap yap. Yap yap friggin' yap. Can the MS mouthpieces ever shut up? Damn, no other company in the industry tries so hard to act like they're being so productive or just stay in the news cycle with (mostly meaningless) chatter and rumors.

Then they wonder why their console's market performance is dying, or why their brand image has deteriorated. Turns out actual results matter more than rumors & hype cycles.