Hideki Kamiya Still Has Hope for Canceled Xbox Exclusive Scalebound
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Hideki Kamiya is still hoping to revive his canceled Xbox exclusive Scalebound, pointing to the long-awaited Okami sequel as proof that old projects can eventually return.
Veteran director Hideki Kamiya is not ready to let go of Scalebound quite yet. Originally revealed during Microsoft's 2014 E3 showcase as an ambitious Xbox exclusive, the PlatinumGames action title centered on a soldier and his dragon companion before its cancellation in 2017. Nearly a decade later, Kamiya recently told Video Games Chronicle that he remains open to reviving the project if leadership at Xbox is willing to talk, noting that key former team members are still on board.
While discussing the project, Kamiya mentioned a recent reunion dinner with former Scalebound developers where fond memories of the chaotic development cycle resurfaced. He draws direct inspiration from the long wait for the newly announced Okami sequel, proving that games can sometimes return from the dead after many years if the passion remains intact.
For players who watched the hype cycle unfold a decade ago, this update brings a familiar mix of nostalgia and cautious optimism. Whether today's multi-platform gaming landscape and current Xbox leadership have any appetite to revisit a high-profile cancelled exclusive remains to be seen, but Kamiya is clearly willing to play the long game.
Tags: Xbox, PlatinumGames, Hideki Kamiya, Scalebound, Gaming Industry
Original article: Polygon