Sea of Thieves Fans Fear for Rare's Future as Studio Gets Put Under Activision Following Xbox Reset
Sea of Thieves fans are concerned for Rare's future, as the studio has been consolidated under Activision as part of Xbox's latest reset.
Sea of Thieves enthusiasts are worried about the studio's future as Rare has been integrated under Activision following Xbox's recent reset. Microsoft recently announced extensive changes for first-party studios, which included layoffs and consolidations. Activision will now be overseeing the development of the upcoming Halo game, and they have also absorbed Rare into their operations.
Gamers are speculating about the implications this could have on Rare's ongoing projects and future game development. Many believe that given Activision's history of handling other studios, Rare may be relegated to support roles within the Call of Duty and Halo franchises, rather than being allowed to create their own games. Some fans are concerned due to Activision's reputation for aggressive monetization, using AI, and oversaturating popular franchises.
The uncertainty around Rare's future has left many fans questioning whether the studio will still be able to develop innovative and beloved games like Sea of Thieves.
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