Xbox Game Studios has scrapped the reboot of Perfect Dark and canceled Rare's Everwild following the closure of The Initiative. Matt Booty, head of Xbox Game Studios, announced the layoffs and shift in development focus. Perfect Dark, originally revealed in 2020, aimed to revive the classic franchise but never secured a release date, reflecting Xbox's need to adapt in a changing gaming landscape.
Published on: 7/2/2025
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