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After A Decade, Rare’s Everwild Canceled As Part Of Xbox Layoffs

After A Decade, Rare’s Everwild Canceled As Part Of Xbox Layoffs

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Microsoft has revealed yet another wave of layoffs within its gaming sector, and Rare will be significantly affected by the alterations at the firm. The experienced developer is anticipated to lose a portion of its personnel, including some essential long-serving members, while its game Everwild has also been discontinued.

As reported by VGCand verified by Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier–Everwild has been placed on the list for cancellation after over ten years of development. The title was first unveiled back in November 2019, yet aside from a trailer in 2020, updates have been exceedingly scarce. Anonymous developers conversing with VGC indicate that Rare struggled to discover a suitable path for this endeavor, even following its reboot.

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Microsoft later informed VGC that it “did not take these decisions lightly, as every project and team signifies years of dedication, creativity, and commitment.”

VGC subsequently disclosed that Greg Mayles is departing the company. Mayles had been affiliated with Rare for more than thirty years and was serving as the director for Everwild. He previously contributed to earlier Rare titles such as Donkey Kong Country and Banjo-Kazooie. Also reported to be leaving is executive producer Louise O’Connor, who has worked on games dating back to Conker’s Bad Fur Day and Kameo.

In February, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer mentioned that Everwild was progressing well and that Rare was achieving “progress” on the project. Microsoft has yet to confirm many details regarding the layoffs, but it is known that just under 4% of its global workforce, including its Xbox division, will be released. This totals approximately 9,000 employees, and it has been validated that Barcelona-based mobile game developer King is cutting 10% of its workforce.

In a memo distributed to staff, Spencer stated that the job reductions were essential so that Xbox could attain “sustained” success, despite its currently flourishing video game sector and its recent announcement that new next-gen consoles are under development.

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