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<item><title>Hideki Kamiya urges Xbox to revive canceled Scalebound</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-xbox-games-are-being-cancelled</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-xbox-games-are-being-cancelled#u57242</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:56:10 +0000</pubDate><description>Hideki Kamiya, creator of Bayonetta and Okami, is calling for Xbox to revive the dragon-based action game Scalebound. Kamiya told Xbox CEO Asha Sharma that he is ready to develop the title whenever she is. This follows other recent Microsoft cancellations including Everwild and Marvel&amp;#039;s Blade. While Scalebound was canceled nearly ten years ago, Kamiya continues to push for its return as Microsoft manages rising hardware costs and shifts its Game Pass library strategy.Why it mattersMicrosoft is currently adjusting its service offerings and project pipeline. The company is removing ten game</description></item>
<item><title>Microsoft Cancels Marvel's Blade and Everwild Amid Game Pass Cuts</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-xbox-games-are-being-cancelled</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-xbox-games-are-being-cancelled#u56301</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:47:15 +0000</pubDate><description>Microsoft has cancelled development on Everwild and Marvel&amp;#039;s Blade. The company is reducing its Game Pass library, removing Cyberpunk 2077 and nine other games on September 15, following the August removal of The Witcher 3. Only Speedrunners 2: King of Speed will join the service in September, available exclusively to Game Pass Ultimate members. Microsoft is also altering cloud gaming service options this November due to rising costs. These shifts occur as hardware costs increase and the PlayStation 5 launch for Forza Horizon 6 faces delays.Why it mattersThese cancellations and service re</description></item>
<item><title>Xbox cancels key projects as Game Pass library shifts</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-xbox-games-are-being-cancelled</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-xbox-games-are-being-cancelled#u55437</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:26:01 +0000</pubDate><description>Microsoft has cancelled development on Marvel&amp;#039;s Blade and Everwild. The company is currently adjusting its Game Pass offerings, removing Cyberpunk 2077 and nine other titles on September 15. While Speedrunners 2: King of Speed arrives as the sole September addition exclusive to the Game Pass Ultimate tier, the overall library is shrinking following the August removal of The Witcher 3. These cuts coincide with a delayed PlayStation 5 launch for Forza Horizon 6 and rising hardware costs affecting the broader market.Why it mattersThese cancellations and subscription changes reflect a period </description></item>
<item><title>Microsoft Cancels Key Projects as Xbox Game Pass Cuts Titles</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-xbox-games-are-being-cancelled</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-xbox-games-are-being-cancelled#u54198</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:55:38 +0000</pubDate><description>Microsoft has cancelled the development of Everwild and Marvel&amp;#039;s Blade. The company is also reducing its Game Pass library, with Cyberpunk 2077 and nine other titles scheduled for removal on September 15. This follows the August removal of The Witcher 3. These cancellations and subscription changes occur alongside a delayed PlayStation 5 release for Forza Horizon 6 and general market instability caused by increasing hardware costs. Meanwhile, EA has confirmed development on an Iron Man game after leaked footage surfaced.Why it mattersThe removal of high-profile RPGs from Game Pass suggest</description></item>
<item><title>Xbox Delays Forza Horizon 6 PS5 Launch Amid Studio Cancellations</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-xbox-games-are-being-cancelled</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-xbox-games-are-being-cancelled#u53722</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:45:34 +0000</pubDate><description>Microsoft has cancelled Marvel&amp;#039;s Blade and Everwild, while the PlayStation 5 release of Forza Horizon 6 has been quietly delayed. These setbacks coincide with a broader period of instability in the gaming market characterized by rising hardware costs. Meanwhile, EA has officially confirmed development details for its Iron Man game following a major footage leak. Other industry movements include a 12TB Steam data dump revealing unreleased builds and the removal of five titles from Xbox Game Pass, including a highly rated open-world RPG.Why it mattersMicrosoft is shifting focus toward media</description></item>
<item><title>Microsoft Cancels Select Xbox Titles Amid Adaptation Push</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-xbox-games-are-being-cancelled</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-xbox-games-are-being-cancelled#u52301</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:36:07 +0000</pubDate><description>Microsoft has cancelled Marvel&amp;#039;s Blade and Everwild, while Forza Horizon 6 may miss its 2026 PlayStation 5 release window. Despite these cancellations, the company is expanding its media presence, with Halo, Warcraft, and Elder Scrolls likely to receive new movie or television adaptations. Other industry projects remain in flux, such as EA&amp;#039;s Iron Man game, which recently reappeared via leaked footage after four years of silence. These shifts occur as studio instability and rising hardware costs create uncertainty across the broader gaming market.Why it mattersXbox is balancing the ca</description></item>
<item><title>Xbox Games Cancellations and Delays</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-xbox-games-are-being-cancelled</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-xbox-games-are-being-cancelled#u50967</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:57:14 +0000</pubDate><description>Several Xbox games are being cancelled or delayed. Microsoft previously cancelled Marvel&amp;#039;s Blade and Everwild. Forza Horizon 6 may miss its 2026 PS5 release window. Danganronpa 2x2 on Nintendo Switch 2 will now be a Game-Key Card. A Halo movie project was cancelled 17 years ago.Why it mattersThe gaming industry is experiencing a period of change, with Microsoft pursuing cost-cutting measures that may lead to layoffs and studio closures. This shift is affecting game development and release schedules.What is confirmedMicrosoft cancelled Marvel&amp;#039;s Blade and Everwild.Danganronpa 2x2 on Ni</description></item>
<item><title>Microsoft cancels Marvel's Blade and Everwild amid studio strategy shift</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-xbox-games-are-being-cancelled</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-xbox-games-are-being-cancelled#u48862</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:01:10 +0000</pubDate><description>Microsoft canceled Marvel&amp;#039;s Blade and Everwild as part of a strategy shift regarding independent studio ownership. The company is pursuing cost-cutting measures that may lead to layoffs and studio closures. Outside of Microsoft, Riot ended development of 2XKO in December. Other industry activity includes the leak of 97 minutes of PS3 dev-kit footage from a 2012 Iron Man game by Avalanche Studios and a canceled network test for The Duskbloods caused by server issues.Why it mattersThese cancellations reflect a broader trend of corporate restructuring within major gaming publishers. Microsof</description></item>
<item><title>Microsoft cancels Everwild and Marvel's Blade amid cost-cutting</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-xbox-games-are-being-cancelled</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-xbox-games-are-being-cancelled#u47861</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:16:10 +0000</pubDate><description>Microsoft has canceled Marvel&amp;#039;s Blade and Everwild as part of a strategy shift regarding independent studio ownership. The company is implementing cost-cutting measures that include potential studio closures and layoffs. Other industry cancellations include Riot ending 2XKO development in December and a previously canceled 2012 Iron Man game from Avalanche Studios, which recently leaked 97 minutes of PS3 dev-kit footage. While The Duskbloods faced a canceled network test due to server issues, recent reports indicate the test saw higher applicant numbers than Elden Ring: Nightreign.Why it </description></item>
<item><title>Xbox Games Cancellations Update</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-xbox-games-are-being-cancelled</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-xbox-games-are-being-cancelled#u46270</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:46:42 +0000</pubDate><description>Microsoft has canceled Everwild and Marvel&amp;#039;s Blade. The company is implementing cost-cutting measures, including potential layoffs and studio closures, as it re-evaluates its strategy for independent studio ownership. Riot is ending 2XKO development in December. FromSoftware&amp;#039;s network test for The Duskbloods was canceled due to server issues.Why it mattersThese cancellations follow a July period described as devastating for the Xbox division. Microsoft&amp;#039;s shift in strategy is occurring as some Xbox ports see high sales on other platforms, while others fail. The company&amp;#039;s cos</description></item>
<item><title>Microsoft cancels Blade and Everwild amid Xbox cost-cutting</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-xbox-games-are-being-cancelled</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-xbox-games-are-being-cancelled#u41820</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:07:12 +0000</pubDate><description>Microsoft has officially canceled the titles Everwild and Marvel&amp;#039;s Blade. These decisions follow a July period described as devastating for the Xbox division. The company is implementing cost-cutting measures that include potential layoffs and studio closures. This shift occurs as Microsoft re-evaluates its strategy for independent studio ownership. While some Xbox ports like Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 saw high July sales on PS5, other releases such as Halo: Campaign Evolved failed on that platform.Why it mattersThese cancellations signal a broader strategic pivot for Microsoft&amp;#039;</description></item>
<item><title>Microsoft cancels Marvel's Blade and Everwild games</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-xbox-games-are-being-cancelled</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-xbox-games-are-being-cancelled#u33508</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:21:23 +0000</pubDate><description>Microsoft has officially canceled its Marvel&amp;#039;s Blade project and the title Everwild. These cancellations follow a July period described as devastating for the Xbox division. The company is pursuing cost-cutting measures that include potential studio closures and layoffs. While some ports like Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 saw July sales soar on PS5, other releases like Halo: Campaign Evolved flopped on the same platform. These moves reflect a broader shift in Microsoft&amp;#039;s strategy regarding the ownership of independent studios.Why it mattersMicrosoft is attempting an Xbox reset to s</description></item>
<item><title>Microsoft Considers Studio Closures, Game Cancellations</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-xbox-games-are-being-cancelled</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-xbox-games-are-being-cancelled#u28364</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:25:14 +0000</pubDate><description>Microsoft is planning cost-cutting measures, including potential studio closures and game cancellations. The Marvel&amp;#039;s Blade project is reportedly being canceled, and Arkane Studios may be shut down. Recent layoffs have caused delays for The Elder Scrolls Online. At least five studios may be closed starting next week.Why it mattersThe gaming industry is experiencing significant changes as companies adjust to market conditions. Microsoft&amp;#039;s potential studio closures and game cancellations are part of a larger effort to reduce costs. The impact of these decisions on the gaming community </description></item>
<item><title>Microsoft Considers Studio Closures, Game Cancellations</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-xbox-games-are-being-cancelled</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-xbox-games-are-being-cancelled#u28363</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:25:10 +0000</pubDate><description>Microsoft may shut down at least five studios, including Arkane Studios, and cancel games like Marvel&amp;#039;s Blade. Recent layoffs have caused content delays for The Elder Scrolls Online. The company is taking cost-cutting measures.Why it mattersThe potential studio closures and game cancellations are part of Microsoft&amp;#039;s efforts to reduce costs. This comes after recent layoffs and content delays for some of its games. The impact on the gaming industry and Microsoft&amp;#039;s future projects is being closely watched.What is confirmedMicrosoft is considering shutting down at least five studios</description></item>
<item><title>Xbox Studio Closures and Game Cancellations Update</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-xbox-games-are-being-cancelled</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-xbox-games-are-being-cancelled#u27355</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:55:39 +0000</pubDate><description>Microsoft is considering shutting down Arkane Studios and canceling the Marvel&amp;#039;s Blade project as part of cost-cutting measures. Recent layoffs have caused content delays for The Elder Scrolls Online. The company may close at least five studios starting next week.Still unconfirmed:Microsoft may cancel the Marvel&amp;#039;s Blade game.Microsoft may close Arkane Studios.Xbox might shut down at least five studios starting next week.The Elder Scrolls Online content is delayed to 2027 following Xbox layoffs.</description></item>
<item><title>Xbox Considers Canceling Marvel's Blade and Closing Five Studios</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-xbox-games-are-being-cancelled</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-xbox-games-are-being-cancelled#u24970</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:31:11 +0000</pubDate><description>Microsoft is weighing the cancellation of the Marvel&amp;#039;s Blade game and the closure of Arkane Studios. These moves are part of planned cost cuts and job losses within the Xbox gaming division. The company may shut down at least five studios starting next week.What's confirmed:Microsoft is considering shutting down Arkane Studios and canceling the Marvel&amp;#039;s Blade game.Xbox is weighing the closure of at least five studios as part of planned layoffs.Still unconfirmed:The layoffs and studio closures are scheduled to begin on July 6.The five studios at risk are Compulsion Games, Double Fine,</description></item>
<item><title>Xbox Server Shutdowns and Studio Instability</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-xbox-games-are-being-cancelled</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-xbox-games-are-being-cancelled#u16804</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 02:47:17 +0000</pubDate><description>Four Xbox titles will lose server support in July and August 2026. These include Madden NFL 23, NBA 2K Playgrounds, WWE 2K Battlegrounds, and Warface: Clutch. Xbox is also undergoing a reset that may impact current game development.What's confirmed:Madden NFL 23, NBA 2K Playgrounds, and WWE 2K Battlegrounds are closing their online portions.Warface: Clutch will permanently shut down its servers on August 25th.Four Xbox games are shutting down their servers in July and August 2026.Still unconfirmed:Multiple Xbox studios are in danger of closure.Eight titles are leaving Xbox Game Pass tomorrow, </description></item>
<item><title>Microsoft Closes Multiple Xbox Studios</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-xbox-games-are-being-cancelled</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-xbox-games-are-being-cancelled#u12158</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:27:15 +0000</pubDate><description>Microsoft is shutting down several studios within its Xbox division as part of a restructuring process. Confirmed closures include Ninja Theory and Compulsion Games. These moves come as the company considers a potential spin-off.What's confirmed:Xbox is closing Ninja Theory.Xbox is shuttering Compulsion Games.Microsoft is closing Xbox studios while weighing a spin off.Still unconfirmed:Other studios in the Xbox division are bracing for closures.A Switch 2 version of Starfield may be canceled.AionGuard was a cancelled Avalanche project.</description></item>
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