Rare announced the cancellation of its long-in-development project Everwild due to recent layoffs at Microsoft. The game, which was revealed in November 2019, had not seen updates for some time due to challenges in finding direction. Despite Everwild's cancellation, development on Sea of Thieves continues without direct impact. The Rare production director, Drew Stevens, highlighted the emotional effects of the layoffs on the studio staff and thanked those who offered support during this difficult time amid a wider downsizing affecting over 9,000 employees at Microsoft and associated studios.
Rare's focus as a studio is on supporting colleagues whose roles are at risk after the cancellation of Everwild, acknowledging the broader impact on team morale.
Stevens expressed gratitude to those who reached out with support, emphasizing the emotional toll of layoffs and development cancellations within the studio.
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