PC Gaming: Microsoft's failure to find a home for Ninja Theory voids the one, very tenuous upside to Senua's SGF reveal
Published 25 Sept 2026· Updated 26 Sept 2026· 18h ago
BloxBoys summary
- •Ninja Theory faces closure after failed sale
- •Hytale Chapter 1 launches October 12th
- •Total War Warhammer 40K demo tested
- •Armed Fantasia project gets cancelled
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Overview
Gaming news for September 2026 brings major studio changes, upcoming content updates, and project cancellations across the industry. Microsoft failed to secure a buyer for Ninja Theory following their Summer Game Fest reveal, putting the studio at risk of closure. Meanwhile, Hytale announced its first major chapter update for October, and Armed Fantasia has officially ceased development.
What's New
- ▸Ninja Theory faces potential closure after two buyout deals collapsed following their summer game announcement.
- ▸Hytale is preparing to launch its Chapter 1 update featuring goblin content, a handcrafted dungeon, and a new boss.
- ▸Armed Fantasia development has been officially discontinued alongside two other titles from publisher 505 Games.
- ▸Hands-on impressions were shared for Total War: Warhammer 40,000 following a three-part demo at Gamescom.
New Features
- ▸Handcrafted dungeon — A gruesome subterranean goblin lair launching in Hytale's Chapter 1 update.
New Characters
- ▸Gob-king — A flamethrowing boss enemy introduced in Hytale's inaugural chapter update.
Events
- ▸Hytale Chapter 1 — A major content update featuring goblins, a handcrafted dungeon, and a boss fight starting October 12th.
What Players Should Know
- ▸Hytale players can look forward to their first handcrafted dungeon and boss fight in October.
- ▸Fans of Wild Arms will not be receiving Armed Fantasia due to its complete project cancellation.
- ▸Ninja Theory's future remains uncertain as Microsoft prepares potential studio closures.
Release Information
Hytale Chapter 1 releases on October 12th, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is Ninja Theory facing closure?
- Microsoft attempted to sell the studio, but two separate acquisition deals fell through, resulting in a proposed closure.
- When does Hytale Chapter 1 launch?
- The Chapter 1 update is scheduled to release on October 12th.
- Why was Armed Fantasia cancelled?
- Parent company Digital Bros decided to discontinue development after four years of delays and legal issues following its Kickstarter campaign.
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Industry News Round-up
25 Sept 2026- ▸Ninja Theory acquisition deals fail post-SGF reveal
- ▸Hytale Chapter 1 update announced for October
- ▸Total War Warhammer 40,000 Gamescom demo detailed
- ▸Armed Fantasia cancelled by Digital Bros
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Read the original announcementPublished 25 Sept 2026 · Last updated 26 Sept 2026