Phil Spencer Shares Encouraging Update on Xbox Exclusive Everwild

Phil Spencer recently shared some exciting news for fans eagerly awaiting Rare’s next title, Everwild. The Xbox leader’s update offers a hopeful glimpse for gamers who’ve been anticipating this mysterious game.

Announced back in November 2019, Everwild has largely remained under wraps, surfacing only sporadically since its reveal. The silence surrounding it has fueled numerous speculations, with some suggesting back in 2021 that it was undergoing significant delays, possibly even a reboot at Rare. This lack of information might be partly because Everwild is the only announced project in the works at Rare right now, meaning the studio isn’t juggling too many projects simultaneously.

In a recent chat with Xbox Era, Spencer was asked about upcoming games he’s excited about. After mentioning State of Decay 3 and the next project from Double Fine, he turned his attention to Everwild. “The other one, I’ll say, because I was recently out at Rare,” Spencer remarked, “It’s nice to see the team with Everwild and 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.”

Though Spencer’s update on Everwild was brief, confirming that development is moving along is encouraging for fans. Rare actually stirred some excitement at the end of 2024 when they mentioned Everwild in a holiday card, sparking hopes that more details might soon emerge. As of now, we’re still waiting for those revelations, but it’s early in the year yet.

Meanwhile, Rare hasn’t been idle; they’re hard at work updating their popular Sea of Thieves, a game that continues to receive developer attention over six years after its initial release. This commitment to existing titles might partly explain the lengthy development of Everwild. However, the full picture is likely more complex. With any luck, 2025 will be the year when Rare pulls back the curtain on Everwild. For now, this remains hopeful speculation.

It’s clear Everwild is among the promising titles to look out for in Rare’s future, especially given Spencer’s latest comments and the anticipation that’s been building. As part of Xbox’s robust lineup, Everwild continues to be a focal point of enthusiasm for fans and industry watchers alike.