Title: First Screenshots of Rare’s Everwild Emerge

First Look ⁣at Cancelled Rare Game everwild Surfaces Online

New screenshots from Rare’s cancelled project,Everwild,have appeared via teh online portfolio of‌ an artist who contributed to the game’s‍ growth. The images⁢ offer a first glimpse at in-game UI elements and environments from the ambitious title, which was ultimately shelved earlier this year following layoffs at Microsoft.

Originally unveiled ⁣in 2019, Everwild captivated‌ audiences with its vibrant aesthetic and unique ​creature designs. Two trailers ⁤showcased the game’s⁤ world and hinted at ‌gameplay centered around “Eternals” interacting ⁣with fantastical beings. Despite⁣ the initial excitement, the exact nature of gameplay remained unclear before Microsoft announced the project’s cancellation in early 2023.

The newly released screenshots,⁣ first reported by mp1st, depict the game’s inventory menu, categorizing items into sections like “Favourites,” “Figments,” “Tools,” “Mosaics,” “seeds,” and “Plants.” ‌”figments” appear to be small, plant-like creatures. Accompanying the ⁣menu is a view of the player character near a stone circle, suggesting potential ⁤farming or base-building mechanics, though their role within the larger game remains unknown. Additional images reveal graphical settings and stylized, ​albeit blurry, ‌environmental‍ views.

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer acknowledged the game’s development​ in February 2023, stating, “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.” He‌ further expressed a long-held ambition with Rare’s ⁤studio head Matt Booty to provide development⁤ teams with the necessary time to realize their visions.

Everwild‘s cancellation marks the second recent high-profile project from Rare to be abandoned, following the shelving of the Perfect Dark reboot. Rare is currently focused on its ongoing live-service title,Sea of Thieves.