Rare is navigating a complex transition as its future projects hang in the balance. The developer of Sea of Thieves faces uncertainty because Activision now holds significant influence over its unannounced titles. This shift matters to players who rely on consistent updates for their favorite pirate adventure.
Rare shifts staff to Sea of Thieves while Activision decides on new projects
The studio continues to support Sea of Thieves while preparing new intellectual property. Several employees from Rare's central operations team were laid off following structural changes within Xbox. Some of these displaced workers have been transferred to the Sea of Thieves development team to bolster ongoing efforts.
Rare is actively developing new unannounced projects alongside its existing live service title. The fate of these new games may depend on decisions made by Activision. Microsoft has not confirmed any development plans for classic franchises like Banjo-Kazooie, Perfect Dark, or Viva Piñata.
We have previously covered the last Sea of Thieves update, where balance and stability themes were prominent. The current staffing changes reflect a broader industry realignment under Microsoft's gaming division. Players should expect continued support for Sea of Thieves while the studio figures out its next steps.
Source: IXBT
