{
  "id": 12629791,
  "title": "Alleged footage of Xbox's cancelled Perfect Dark reboot shows a parkour-heavy chase scene and the summary execution of fruit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/alleged-footage-of-xboxs-cancelled-perfect-dark-reboot-shows-a",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-07T12:22:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Rock Paper Shotgun",
    "slug": "rock-paper-shotgun",
    "url": "https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/alleged-footage-of-xboxs-cancelled-perfect-dark-reboot-shows-a-parkour-heavy-chase-scene-and-the-summary-execution-of-fruit"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Recent footage of the cancelled Xbox Perfect Dark reboot, uncovered by MP1ST, reveals a parkour-heavy chase scene and the summary execution of a fruit prop during testing. The two-minute long video was reportedly found in a VFX artist's portfolio. The footage showcases shooting and explosion mechanics, with a significant portion dedicated to testing the effects of gunfire on various surfaces and objects, including fruit and explosive containers. The chase takes place in a collapsing factory, possibly for a mission called \"Most Wanted,\" where protagonist Joanna Dark pursues a character named Carrington. Microsoft's decision to cancel the project in July last year led to layoffs at Crystal Dynamics, who were working on the reboot alongside The Initiative.",
  "summary": "In-development footage of the Perfect Dark reboot from The Initiative, which Microsoft cancelled as part of their mass layoffs in July last year , has reportedly been uncovered. It shows off a couple of minutes worth of what looks to be texting of shooting and explosion mechanics, plus a chase on foot through a facility that's falling apart. Read more",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "IGN",
        "title": "Footage From Canceled Perfect Dark Reboot Surfaces, Showing Off Fruit Physics and Parkour",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/footage-from-canceled-perfect-dark-reboot-surfaces-showing-off-fruit",
        "published": "2026-10-07T09:28:08.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}