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Sea of Thieves and Banjo-Kazooie director Gregg Mayles reportedly leaving Rare after 35 years


Rare's most seasoned creator Gregg Mayles is reportedly leaving the studio after more than 35 years.

Rare's most seasoned creator Gregg Mayles - known for directing the likes of Banjo-Kazooie and Sea of Thieves, as well as his work on Donkey Kong 64 and many more games - is reportedly leaving the studio after more than 35 years. Yesterday, following rumours of Everwild's cancellation, Xbox exec Matt Booty sent a memo to staff, where he confirmed the game's end. "We have made the decision to stop development of Perfect Dark and Everwild as well as wind down several unannounced projects across our portfolio," Booty wrote (via Variety).

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