Everwild - everything we know so far
Everwild is the new game from the makers of Sea of Thieves
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Everwilddoes not currently have a release date. Despite having been revealed all the way back in 2019, very little details have followed. At present, we definitely have a lot more questions than answers.
Rare, the studio behindSea of Thieves,has revealed a brand new IP with its own distinctive art style and naturalistic premise. Though we know little about the game so far, the first trailer reveals a refreshing emphasis on magic, fantastical animals and symbiotic relationships. Players take on the role of Eternals, special individuals connected to the rhythm of the natural world; a bond they cultivate through ritual, exploration, and bonds of companionship.
Given that Rare is owned byMicrosoft, it is likely that we’ll see the game on Xbox Series X|S and PC. It is also possible that, likeSea of Thieves, we’ll seeEverwildjoinXbox Game Pass’s impressive library of titles, once it comes out. Rare has proven that it’s more than capable of handling games that emphasize exploration and adventure, and we can’t wait to see howEverwildturns out.
Everwild: cut to the chase
Everwild latest trailer
Rare’s latestEverwildtrailer was released during the Xbox Games Showcase in July 2020 and revealed more ofEverwild’s magical world and peculiar creatures, and also introduced us to ‘Eternals’, the player characters.
While this trailer gives us a closer look atEverwild’s world, and highlights that the game seems to hinge on humans and nature working together, it didn’t shed much light on the game’s actual narrative – or what its gameplay will involve.
It’s worth remembering that, givenreports of a reboot(via VGC), it’s unclear how much of what’s shown here will be in the final game, but it’s still a lovely trailer to watch.
Additional trailers, including theOfficialEverwildReveal Trailercan be found onRare’s YouTube channel. There’s also a fascinatingDirectors' Commentarywhich shows off the creative process behind the Eternals trailer which is well worth a watch.
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Everwild news
Xbox Studios head comments onEverwild’sfutureSpeaking withKinda Funnyin October 2021, Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty explained that using words like “reset” and “restructure” sound “more definite and a little more extreme” than the reality of the situation.
“What is Rare known for?” Booty said. “They’re known for creating new IP and creating worlds. I’ll say when you look at it from the outside, when you hear words like ‘reset’ and maybe ‘restructure,’ those are probably a little more definite and a little more extreme than what really happens as a game comes to life.”
“There are some days where you’re just terrified,” Booty added. “‘What are they making? How is this ever going to come together?’ Then you balance that out with a day later, this build comes together and you’re like ‘this is magic.'”
Everwildis likely years away.Xbox-exclusiveEverwildis still in the early stages of development and it could be a while before we get the chance to play it. In fact, speaking on aVGC Off the Record podcast, industry reporter and head of GamesIndustry.biz Chris Dring said that the game’s release, along with other announced Xbox exclusives, could be many years down the line.
Based on conversations he’s had with employees at Xbox Game Studios, Dring said, “Those games that they announced -Everwild, Perfect Dark, Fable- are so far away. As in, there might even be a new Xbox (a mid-tier upgrade) by the time those games come out.
They are so far away, and no wonder Xbox is looking at investing and signing certain products at the minute, because they don’t have a lineup of big exclusives at all.”
So there you have it, that’s everything we know about Everwild so far. For more on the latest Xbox games, be sure to check out ourXbox game release dates for 2024 and beyond.
Jake is a freelance writer who currently works regularly with TRG. Hailing from the overcast shores of Brighton in the United Kingdom, Jake can be found covering everything from features to guides content around the latest game releases. As seen onNME.com,Eurogamer.net, andVG247.com, Jake specializes in breaking games down into approachable pieces for guides, and providing SEO advice to websites looking to expand their audiences.
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