The cancellation of the new Perfect Dark game and Rare's Everwild coincides with significant layoffs at Microsoft's gaming division. Matt Booty, head of Xbox Game Studios, confirmed the closure of The Initiative and the halt of several unannounced projects. This decision is part of a strategic shift to adjust priorities and focus resources for greater success. The Perfect Dark reboot was initially revealed in 2020 and aimed to deliver elements of stealth, parkour, and advanced technology in a near-future setting, though it never had a release date.
We have made the decision to stop development of Perfect Dark and Everwild as well as wind down several unannounced projects across our portfolio. As part of this, we are closing one of our studios, The Initiative. These decisions, along with other changes across our teams, reflect a broader effort to adjust priorities and focus resources to set up our teams for greater success within a changing industry landscape.
The reboot of Rare's Perfect Dark franchise was revealed at The Game Awards 2020, showcasing ecological sci-fi themes and a focus on a near-future war over advanced tech. Players would engage in stealth, parkour, and high-tech gadgetry as Joanna Dark, facing global disasters.
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