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Rare's Everwild cancelled following Xbox job cuts
The game was first announced in 2019.

Liveblog | Microsoft Xbox layoffs June 2025 - tracking the situation as it happens
The studios and people affected, the games cancelled, and the reaction.
LiveChinese action-RPG Where Winds Meet confirmed PlayStation console exclusive
Final beta later this month.
Sea of Thieves and Banjo-Kazooie director Gregg Mayles reportedly leaving Rare after 35 years
Everwild executive producer Louise O'Connor also departing studio.
Phil Spencer, Microsoft Gaming CEO, not retiring from Xbox "anytime soon"
Following yesterday's layoff news.
UPDATE: Part 2 co-writer Halley Gross also stepping back from show.

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UPDATE : Former Zenimax Online confirms MMO's cancellation.
All three departed company in 2020.

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