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Xbox's canceled Perfect Dark reboot was reportedly almost revived by Take-Two — but the deal fell through, and developer Crystal Dynamics was hit with layoffs

A new report claims that Xbox's canceled Perfect Dark reboot was almost revived by Take-Two Interactive

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"This decision was not made lightly" — Tomb Raider dev Crystal Dynamics hit by "necessary" layoffs for second time this year, and I'm sick of writing this headline

"This decision was not made lightly" — Tomb Raider dev Crystal Dynamics hit by "necessary" layoffs for second time this year, and I'm sick of writing this headline

For the second time in 2025, Tomb Raider studio Crystal Dynamics has been hit with a wave of "necessary" layoffs.

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RIP, Perfect Dark — Xbox leadership canceled my most-anticipated game, and the developers deserved better

RIP, Perfect Dark — Xbox leadership canceled my most-anticipated game, and the developers deserved better

Perfect Dark was my most-anticipated game from Xbox Game Studios, and its cancelation is a huge waste of potential.

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Perfect Dark dev shoots down claim the ace-looking reveal was fake: 'It's probably more real than you think'

"It was a pretty typical 'vertical slice' I’d say and I don’t think we were particularly deceptive with it."

Perfect Dark Joanna Dark actor calls for a Hi-Fi Rush-style revival after Microsoft cancels the reboot, as Starfield and Deus Ex star reveals his scrapped role will cost him "thousands of dollars"

"Every game I do as director or actor I wake up hoping it isn't canceled"

Microsoft Gaming studios head Matt Booty says "overall portfolio strategy is unchanged" — with more than 40 games in production

Microsoft Gaming's Matt Booty says over 40 games are in development at Xbox, while sources say every game shown at the Showcase is "safe" for now.

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Microsoft cancels the Perfect Dark reboot that blew us away last year, closes developer The Initiative

Microsoft laid off 9,000 employees today, and cancellations and closures are following.

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Perfect Dark reboot canceled amid heavy Xbox layoffs, with developer The Initiative shuttered and Forza developer Turn 10 reportedly losing half its staff

Perfect Dark reboot canceled amid heavy Xbox layoffs, with developer The Initiative shuttered and Forza developer Turn 10 reportedly losing half its staff

The Microsoft layoffs have ended Everwild, Zenimax Online's new MMO, and now Perfect Dark

Microsoft is closing down Xbox studio The Initiative, with Perfect Dark killed as well — joining Everwild and ZeniMax's new IP, and other unannounced projects

Microsoft is closing down Xbox studio The Initiative, with Perfect Dark killed as well — joining Everwild and ZeniMax's new IP, and other unannounced projects

Microsoft is closing down The Initiative, after 7 years. The partnership with Crystal Dynamics will end, and "Perfect Dark" will be cancelled.

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Marvel's Wolverine creative director has joined Xbox's The Initiative as Perfect Dark lead

Marvel's Wolverine creative director has joined Xbox's The Initiative as Perfect Dark lead

Marvel's Wolverine creative director is now the lead of The Initiative's Perfect Dark's reboot.

Original GoldenEye and Perfect Dark composer “would’ve loved” to work on the reboot, but the studio “chose someone else”

Original GoldenEye and Perfect Dark composer “would’ve loved” to work on the reboot, but the studio “chose someone else”

The Initiative and Crystal Dynamics are revisiting Perfect Dark after nearly 20 years

Perfect Dark finally emerged with gameplay during the Xbox Games Showcase 2024

Perfect Dark finally emerged with gameplay during the Xbox Games Showcase 2024

Perfect Dark, a spy shooter being developed by The Initiative and Crystal Dynamics, finally reemerged during the Xbox Games Showcase 2024.

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Perfect Dark reportedly "years" from launch after a development reboot in 2022

Perfect Dark reportedly "years" from launch after a development reboot in 2022

Perfect Dark is once again "in the earliest stages" of development

Report: Xbox exclusive Perfect Dark's release is 'years away' due to development struggles

Report: Xbox exclusive Perfect Dark's release is 'years away' due to development struggles

A new report reveals the Xbox exclusive Perfect Dark is "years away" from launch due to significant development issues.

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5 Xbox Series X exclusives which are overdue an update at the Xbox Games Showcase

Opinion | The Xbox Games Showcase is almost upon us – here are some of the games we'd love to see

Perfect Dark: Everything we know about the canceled Xbox exclusive

The Perfect Dark reboot from The Initiative and Crystal Dynamics was canceled in 2025

Xbox Game Studios list: Every studio Microsoft owns and what they are developing

With the Activision Blizzard deal done and plenty of new games on the horizon, here's an updated look at every first-party Xbox Series X exclusive in development

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