Scalebound was once heralded as one of the most ambitious action projects, blending dynamic combat, captivating music, and a novel interaction system with a massive dragon companion. This title stood out as a rare Xbox One exclusive that sparked significant interest but unfortunately never saw the light of day. Announced in 2014, the project was officially discontinued by Microsoft in 2017.
Recently, Clovers Inc's official account on X shared a video featuring Hideki Kamiya and his team reviewing archived gameplay footage of Scalebound. During this session, Kamiya expressed a nostalgic pride for the game's development process, despite its cancellation. He later amplified this sentiment by retweeting the video with a direct message to Phil Spencer, the head of Microsoft's gaming division, saying, "Come on, Phil, let's do this!" This message underscores Kamiya's ongoing interest in potentially reviving the game, a desire he had previously voiced in early 2022 when he expressed a willingness to discuss the project's revival with Microsoft.
Talks about bringing Scalebound back have resurfaced periodically, with rumors intensifying in early 2023. Several sources hinted at a possible reboot, though Microsoft has yet to make any official announcements. In a recent interview with Game Watch, a Japanese publication, Phil Spencer was questioned about Scalebound. He responded with a smile but offered no additional comments, leaving fans in suspense.
Even if Microsoft shows renewed interest, fans should not expect a swift return of Scalebound. Currently, Hideki Kamiya is focused on developing a new installment of Okami at Clovers Inc. Should Xbox greenlight the project, Kamiya would likely only begin working on Scalebound after completing his current commitments. However, the continued remembrance of the game after all these years keeps hope alive that one day, players might finally experience the long-awaited release of Scalebound.
