No, Scalebound isn't back in production Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. No, Scalebound isn't back in production "It's something we've all moved past." News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 2 Apr 2020 9 comments Scalebound, the Xbox One console exclusive once in development at Platinum Games, was cancelled three years ago - but in the past year, rumours have persisted of a revival. One wild piece of speculation floating round the internet of late suggested it could even see a new lease of life for Nintendo Switch. And while there was never any evidence of this, Microsoft has at last set the record straight. Speaking to IGN, Xbox boss Phil Spencer has said Microsoft was "not working on it" and that it was "something we've all moved past", while admitting regrets over how the game's development unfolded. It's worth remembering here that Microsoft still owns the Scalebound intellectual property - so this is as good a confirmation as it's possible to get. "It's a tough one," Spencer said. "I have a ton of respect for Platinum, [director Hideki] Kamiya-san and the team and I feel no ill-will. And we talk to those guys - there's no animosity between the teams. We tried to go do something and it didn't work. Watch on YouTube "I regret we were as public about what we tried to go do. I did some learning around Fable Legends and Scalebound about being public about things before I know we have a real, believable plan that I can hold in my hands and know was going to be there. And we just didn't get there with Scalebound and the team. And I say that about both teams. "Of course we're going to be a little upset we weren't able to deliver on our goals for that title. We're not working on it. I'm not at Platinum today but I'm almost positive they're not working on it. It's something we've all moved past. It's not something I see as a high point in my role - having to cancel a game we'd talked about for years. But for the people out there thinking there's something still in the works - there's not." In any case, Platinum now has its hands full with a number of new projects, such as Bayonetta 3, Astral Chain and The Wonderful 101: Remastered, plus the mysterious Project GG. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store