Everwild from Rare Reportedly Canceled Amidst Microsoft’s Latest Xbox Layoffs
After over a decade in development, Microsoft’s restructuring has unfortunately led to the cancellation of Everwild, impacting Rare Studios with layoffs.
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After over a decade in development, Microsoft’s restructuring has unfortunately led to the cancellation of Everwild, impacting Rare Studios with layoffs.
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Despite a decade of development and a recent project reset under veteran designer Gregg Mayles, Everwild from developer Rare has reportedly been cancelled due to struggles in finding a clear direction, as confirmed by Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty’s decision to withhold public display until ensuring “something special.
Despite initial excitement around Everwild’s reboot in 2021, recent layoffs at Rare Studios have cast uncertainty over the game’s future and prompted restructuring efforts.
Microsoft’s recent announcement reveals approximately 200 job losses across its Xbox division, including King studio in Barcelona and ZeniMax, following a $69 billion investment in Activision Blizzard, marking the fourth round of layoffs in the Xbox division over the past year and a half.
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