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Xbox boss Phil Spencer has provided a surprising update on Rare’s upcoming gameEverwild. The update is fantastic news for any gamer who has been looking forward to getting their hands onEverwild.
Everwildwas first announced in November 2019, but has only shown up a handful of times since. The actual reason remains unknown, although there have been plenty of rumors over the years. It was even rumored back in 2021 thatEverwildwas a “mess"and had its development rebooted at Rare, which could explain why so little has been heard of the game since. At the moment, it’s the only announced project at Rare, so it isn’t as though the studio is occupied with much else at the same time.
In a new interview with Xbox Era, Xbox boss Phil Spencer was asked about theupcoming video gamesthat he’s looking forward to. After namingState of Decay 3and the next Double Fine game, Spencer said ofEverwild, “And the other one, I’ll say, because I was recently out at Rare. It’s nice to see the team withEverwildand the progress that they’re making… It has been [a while]. And we’ve been able to give those teams time in what they’re doing, which is good, and still have a portfolio like we have.”
Phil Spencer Claims Everwild Development is Making Progress
It’s only a small update, with confirmation from Spencer thatEverwildcontinues to make progress. However, given how quiet the studio has been about the game, any news is good news.Rare itself gave a surprise acknowledgment ofEverwildat the end of 2024 via a holiday greetings card, sparking some speculation that the developer might be set to reveal more about the game this year. That is yet to happen, but it’s very early days in the year yet.
Alongside the ongoing development ofEverwild, Rare has also been busy continuing to update its hit titleSea of Thieves. Support continues for the title over six years after launch, which may explain whyEverwilddevelopment is taking so long. The truth of the matter is probably a little more complicated than that, though. Hopefully, 2025 will be the year whenEverwildis re-revealed to the world, although this is pure speculation.
