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Perfect Dark Development Documents Indicate Seasonal Model, Time Slowing Abilities – Rumour

Perfect Dark Development Documents Indicate Seasonal Model, Time Slowing Abilities – Rumour

Screenshots also revealed that Joanna Dark would change her appearance over the course of the game, gaining disheveled hair.

Perfect Dark Studio Head Jack Gallagher Announces Departure From Xbox

Perfect Dark Studio Head Jack Gallagher Announces Departure From Xbox

In his announcement post, Gallagher spoke about the pride he felt in working on Perfect Dark at The Initiative, while also thanking Xbox.

Crystal Dynamics Layoffs Were Due to Perfect Dark IP Deal Falling Through – Rumour

Crystal Dynamics Layoffs Were Due to Perfect Dark IP Deal Falling Through – Rumour

A new report indicates that Embracer Group was trying to facilitate a deal between Take-Two and Xbox to transfer the Perfect Dark IP.

The Fallout of Xbox’s Layoffs Continues as More Cancellations are Revealed

The Fallout of Xbox’s Layoffs Continues as More Cancellations are Revealed

From the reported death of the Forza Motorsport franchise to the closure of Romero Games, the impact is even worse than expected.

Xbox’s Vision for the Future Feels Fleeting After Layoffs and Project Cancellations

Xbox’s Vision for the Future Feels Fleeting After Layoffs and Project Cancellations

Xbox’s once bold vision for the future now feels uncertain as layoffs and major project cancellations shake gamers' confidence.

The Initiative Has Shut Down, Xbox Has Over 40 Projects in “Active Development” – Rumor

The Initiative Has Shut Down, Xbox Has Over 40 Projects in “Active Development” – Rumor

In an internal email, Xbox's Matt Booty said the layoffs and project cancellations represent "a broader effort to adjust priorities."

The Initiative’s Perfect Dark Cancelled – Rumor

The Initiative’s Perfect Dark Cancelled – Rumor

Joanna Dark's long-awaited return may have been canned as part of Microsoft's recent wave of layoffs and project cancellations.

Perfect Dark Job Listing Could Indicate Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 Versions

Perfect Dark Job Listing Could Indicate Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 Versions

The Initiative seeks a Principal Graphics Engineer to optimize and scale the title for "multiple platforms and quality settings."

Perfect Dark Now Being Led by Former Marvel’s Wolverine Director

Perfect Dark Now Being Led by Former Marvel’s Wolverine Director

Brian Horton – who was also the creative director on Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales – is now leading The Initative and Crystal Dynamics' Perfect Dark reboot.

Perfect Dark Offers Entirely New Story and Universe, “No Prior Knowledge” Needed

Perfect Dark Offers Entirely New Story and Universe, “No Prior Knowledge” Needed

The Initiative reveals the reboot is developed with Rare's blessing and takes inspiration from "elements of the first two games."

Perfect Dark Gameplay Finally Debuts, Stealth and Gadgets Showcased

Perfect Dark Gameplay Finally Debuts, Stealth and Gadgets Showcased

Joanna Dark travel to Cairo on a new mission, employing new gadgets and weapons to hunt down Daniel Carrington in Cairo.

Perfect Dark Could Appear at Xbox Games Showcase; Rumored Troubles May be “Outdated Info”

Perfect Dark Could Appear at Xbox Games Showcase; Rumored Troubles May be “Outdated Info”

"I expect that we will see Perfect Dark next month and that some of the more recent rumors may have been outdated," says insider Nate the Hate.

Perfect Dark for Xbox Series X/S – What is Going On?

Perfect Dark for Xbox Series X/S – What is Going On?

Nearly four years on from its announcement, Perfect Dark looks no closer to launch. Just what the heck is going on?

Perfect Dark is in a “Very Rough State” – Rumor

Perfect Dark is in a “Very Rough State” – Rumor

Announced in 2020, Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb reports that the shooter "doesn't sound like it's really come together in any way since then."

Perfect Dark is Reportedly Still Roughly 2-3 Years Away, Could be an Episodic Release

Perfect Dark is Reportedly Still Roughly 2-3 Years Away, Could be an Episodic Release

A new report shedding light on the development of The Initiative's Perfect Dark reboot claims the game is still in "the earliest" stages of production.

Perfect Dark is an FPS That Blends Combat, Espionage, and Gadgets – Rumour

Perfect Dark is an FPS That Blends Combat, Espionage, and Gadgets – Rumour

The game will also reportedly make use of "some experimental movement tech" and place an emphasis on narrative.

Perfect Dark Development Was “Essentially Started Over from Scratch” on Unreal Engine 5 in 2022 – Report

Perfect Dark Development Was “Essentially Started Over from Scratch” on Unreal Engine 5 in 2022 – Report

After four years of production, the Perfect Dark reboot reportedly restarted development last year, having switched to Unreal Engine 5.

Perfect Dark and State of Decay 3 Are on Track for Gameplay Deep Dives Within 18 Months – Matt Booty

Perfect Dark and State of Decay 3 Are on Track for Gameplay Deep Dives Within 18 Months – Matt Booty

Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty says the first party teams are aware that the expectation going forward will be to showcase gameplay for their titles.

Perfect Dark, Tomb Raider Development Won’t be Impacted by Embracer Group Restructuring

Perfect Dark, Tomb Raider Development Won’t be Impacted by Embracer Group Restructuring

Crystal Dynamics provides assurances that its parent company's restructuring program won't affect its ongoing projects.

Perfect Dark Uses Unreal Engine 5’s MetaHuman, per Animator’s LinkedIn Profile

Perfect Dark Uses Unreal Engine 5’s MetaHuman, per Animator’s LinkedIn Profile

The Initiative's Tyler Thornock also worked with Humain to develop a "streamlined and properly interpolating RBF for Unreal."