Scalebound: Rumors of Development Revival Surface

Scalebound was once one of the most ambitious action projects, blending dynamic combat, music, and a unique system of interaction with a massive dragon companion. This game, announced in 2014, was set to be an Xbox One exclusive that captured the gaming community's attention. Unfortunately, after several years of development, Microsoft officially canceled the project in 2017.

Recently, Clovers Inc's official account on X shared a video featuring Hideki Kamiya and his colleagues reviewing archived gameplay footage of Scalebound. In the video, Kamiya expressed nostalgia for the game's creation and pride in the project, despite its cancellation. Kamiya further amplified his sentiments by retweeting the video with a direct message to Phil Spencer, head of Microsoft's gaming division: "Come on, Phil, let's do this!". This plea suggests Kamiya's ongoing interest in reviving Scalebound, echoing his earlier statements in early 2022 about wanting to discuss the project's potential revival with Microsoft.

The topic of Scalebound's return surfaces frequently, with rumors gaining traction in early 2023 about a possible reboot. However, Microsoft has yet to make any official announcements. In a recent interview with Game Watch, Phil Spencer responded to inquiries about Scalebound with a smile and the comment, "I have nothing to add at this time".

Even if Microsoft were to consider reviving Scalebound, a swift return seems unlikely. Hideki Kamiya is currently engaged with developing a new installment of Okami at Clovers Inc. Should Xbox decide to greenlight the project, Kamiya would only be able to begin work on Scalebound after finishing his current commitments. Despite these challenges, the enduring interest in Scalebound offers hope that one day, players might finally experience this long-awaited game.