Xbox's Perfect Dark reboot, announced in 2020, has reportedly been canceled along with other projects as part of the ongoing Microsoft layoffs.
An internal email from Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty confirmed the cancellation of Perfect Dark and the shutdown of The Initiative, the team behind the project.
The decision to cancel projects and shut down studios is part of a broader effort to adjust priorities and focus resources within Xbox Game Studios.
The cancellation of Perfect Dark comes after its initial reveal in 2020, with positive responses to the first gameplay revealed in 2024.