Rare continues to work on Everwild, the mysterious project that the British company announced in 2019 and about which there has been little news in recent years. Despite the lack of concrete information, Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, has come out to calm the players' doubts ensuring that the title is still in development and that the team has the time it needs to make it a reality.
Since its initial presentation, the game has been the subject of speculation, rumors and even possible restarts of its production. However, recent comments from Spencer have rekindled interest in the game, making it clear that it is not cancelled and is still in progress under the tutelage of Rare.
Rare continues to work on Everwild and advances in its development
During a recent interview, Phil Spencer mentioned that recently visited the Rare offices and was able to see how The team continues to advance the development of Everwild. The title has been In production for over five years, but its prolonged absence from Xbox events and showcases had many wondering if it was still in development.
In Spencer's words, Everwild is still in an active development phase and the team is making significant progress. While he didn't give any concrete details about the game's current status or a possible release window, he did state that patience is key and that Rare has the time necessary to finish the project without rushing.
A bumpy development and a possible restart
From First presentation in 2019, Everwild has been a title shrouded in mystery. After its debut with an initial trailer, the game He reappeared in a new trailer in 2020, but has since disappeared from the radar. In 2021, various reports pointed to the fact that its development had restarted with a new creative director at the helm, which would explain the lack of new developments in recent years.
Although Rare and Xbox have kept the project low-profile, Spencer's statements make it clear that Everwild still exists and that its development has not been abandoned. There are rumors that the game might have changed its focus and have Similarities with Viva Piñata, one of Rare's classics, instead of being a survival experience as initially speculated.
Please be patient before learning more details
Xbox's approach with Everwild seems to be to give time to development teams so that they can work without pressure and can deliver the best version of the game. Spencer has repeatedly stressed the importance of not rushing releases and allowing studios to develop their ideas calmly, something that also applies to other Xbox Game Studios projects.
In a time where it is increasingly common to see titles coming out with performance issues or lack of content, Rare's strategy with Everwild seeks to avoid these errors, making sure the game has a clear identity and a well-defined vision before its launch.
Although an estimated date for its arrival is not yet known, the fact that Phil Spencer has decided to speak about the state of the game indicates that the project continues and that there are new signs of life. This gives hope to the players who have been waiting for years more information about Everwild and its future on Xbox and PC.