Microsoft Cancels Highly-Anticipated Xbox Exclusive Scalebound

Bad news for Xbox One and PC gamers eagerly waiting to play Scalebound: it's non going to happen.

Microsoft confirmed that the highly-anticipated activeness function-playing game is dunzo.

"Afterward careful deliberation, we have come to the conclusion to end production for Scalebound," a note from Microsoft Studios on the Scalebound website reads. "This decision is not made lightly. At Microsoft, we remain committed to making Xbox and Windows x the best places to play games, and expect forward to bringing 'Halo Wars 2,' 'Crackdown three,' 'State of Decay 2,' 'Sea of Thieves' and other great experiences to our fans."

The confirmation comes after Kotaku, citing multiple sources, on Monday reported that the game was "in problem and may be cancelled."

The news is sure to upset a lot of gamers. We hither at PCMag chosen Scalebound one of the most anticipated games of 2022.

The thought is that players control the sword-wielding Drew, who is jump to a massive dragon. Drew and the dragon share the same life, then players would need to manage and command the dragon while fighting alongside Drew. The focus had been less on stylish melee activeness and more on supporting and commanding your dragon companion.

Co-ordinate to Kotaku, the game "[is locked] in evolution hell for a long time" and its released date had been pushed dorsum several times.

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