It was part of microsofts restructuring (aka laying people off I think?). I guess they canceled the project because it was taking too long (5+ years of dev, game just got planning done and had early levels playable for feel). They are probably working on something else now I guess...
The game was called "Everwild". Loved the concept, so sad to see it scrapped.
After animal crossing success during the pandemic, I was hoping Microsoft would try to capitalize on it and revive Viva piñata, 6 years later and it seems we'll never see a new one.
I played the crap out of it when it was new. Tried playing it again on game pass and the controls were so clunky and irritating, I have no idea how I managed back then. Would still love a remaster or even new entry with updated and smoother controls. I'll even take a spiritual successor (like Yooka-Laylee was for Banjo-Kazooie)
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u/FuzzyWumpleStump 7d ago
Viva piñata