Ninja Theory, the renowned studio behind the Hellblade series, has officially canceled its experimental horror game Project Mara. The news comes as the studio shifts its focus to Senua, a new action-adventure game set in the Hellblade universe, which was announced at the 2026 Summer Xbox Games Showcase.

According to studio head Dom Matthews, the decision to cancel Project Mara was made to allocate the entire team's resources to Senua, ensuring the game reaches its full potential. With all 85 creatives working on Senua, the studio is committed to delivering a high-quality gaming experience.

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  • Ninja Theory's Project Mara has been canceled due to the studio's focus on Senua.
  • Senua is an action-adventure game set in the Hellblade universe.
  • The entire Ninja Theory team, consisting of 85 creatives, is working on Senua.
  • The decision to cancel Project Mara was made to allocate resources to Senua.
  • Senua was announced at the 2026 Summer Xbox Games Showcase.

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