Overview
- Citing remarks on the Xbox Two podcast, multiple outlets report that Ninja Theory’s next release is a new Hellblade entry rather than the long-teased Project: Mara.
- Corden said Project: Mara was only ever a concept and is not a game currently in development, though it could be revisited in some form.
- The proposed Hellblade follow-up is described as "more interactive" and more combat-involved than the first two games, aiming to broaden appeal while retaining cinematic elements.
- Coverage frames the shift against Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2’s underperformance, noting weaker sales and a more muted critical reception than the original.
- Outlets stress the information is rumor-level and unconfirmed, with some speculation that any future Hellblade could launch on PlayStation under Microsoft’s current publishing approach.