In the wake of significant layoffs at Microsoft, Rare is set to unveil the future of its flagship title, Sea of Thieves, during its first-ever Community Direct. Scheduled for tomorrow at 3 PM UK / 10 AM ET, this broadcast promises insights into upcoming Seasons and major changes to the Insider Programme, alongside a highly anticipated feature that has been in development. This announcement comes shortly after Rare experienced a shake-up, losing several veteran developers, including the influential Gregg Mayles, following the cancellation of their ambitious project, Everwild.

In a surprising turn of events, Romero Games has publicly denied reports of its closure, asserting that the studio is still operational and exploring new publishing opportunities. This statement comes in the wake of Microsofts recent funding cuts that left the studio’s unannounced first-person shooter project in jeopardy. The studio, co-founded by gaming legends John and Brenda Romero, confirmed that while funding for their project was pulled, they have been approached by several other publishers interested in potentially reviving the game.