Rare’s Everwild, an original title that had reportedly been under development for nearly ten years, has officially been cancelled. The announcement came simultaneously as Microsoft disclosed another round of extensive layoffs affecting multiple studios, despite the company’s robust financial position.

The cancellation of Everwild has generated significant attention given Microsoft’s financial health, with reports indicating it has approximately $80 billion available in liquid assets. However, amidst ongoing restructuring efforts, some staff members at Rare may face job losses.

Original Announcement Details

Sources first reported the game’s cancellation, which was later confirmed by various media outlets. The development timeline for Everwild extends back to its announcement in 2019, but details regarding the game’s direction remained vague. Notably, after an initial trailer, creative leadership changes raised questions about the project’s future, culminating in the recent decision to pull the plug on the game altogether.

The gaming community is now left to speculate on the implications of these cancellations as Microsoft continues to make sweeping changes within its gaming division.