Hideki Kamiya Calls for the Revival of Canceled Xbox Exclusive “Scalebound”

“I truly believe that Scalebound can still be a great game if given the opportunity. The passion we put into it hasn’t faded, and I’m hopeful that Phil Spencer can make it happen.” – Hideki Kamiya

In a recent turn of events, famed game director Hideki Kamiya has expressed a strong desire to revive the long-canceled Xbox exclusive title Scalebound. The action RPG, originally announced in 2014, was abruptly canceled by Microsoft in 2017, leading to widespread disappointment among fans. However, Kamiya, who worked on the game with PlatinumGames, recently took to social media to ask Xbox head Phil Spencer to bring Scalebound back to life.

Kamiya’s bold request comes as many players continue to hope for a future where the game’s ambitious world and dragon-riding combat system might still see the light of day. The project, which was initially heralded as a potential flagship Xbox title, has been an elusive “what could have been” in the gaming world. Kamiya’s direct plea to Phil Spencer could reignite discussions between Microsoft and PlatinumGames regarding the fate of the franchise.

In his message, Kamiya shared, “I truly believe that Scalebound can still be a great game if given the opportunity. The passion we put into it hasn’t faded, and I’m hopeful that Phil Spencer can make it happen.”

Phil Spencer has yet to comment publicly on the matter, but with the gaming community still holding on to a sense of nostalgia for the canceled title, all eyes are now on Microsoft and PlatinumGames to see if a revival might be in the works.

“The gaming community’s love for Scalebound is still alive, and I’m hoping Phil Spencer will consider bringing this dream back to life.” – Hideki Kamiya