According to new reports, The Initiative’s Perfect Dark reboot has faced some major staffing this last year. Speaking to VGC, numerous staff members described this wave of exits as “fast and furious,” this analysis revealed "half of the core development team" has left the project.
While we've previously seen news about senior staff leaving, like director Dan Neuburger, others have gone due to slow development progress and a lack of creative autonomy. Going further down, The Initiative has also lost writers, level designers, world builders, and so much more.
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Perfect Dark Developer Faces Major Staffing Issues, New Reports Claim
While things don’t look too good for the Perfect Dark reboot, it’s not all doom and gloom. It appears Crystal Dynamics are taking on a more leading role. However, in hindsight, this could've been a response to staffing issues.
Speaking with VGC, The Initiative gave the following statement:
Perfect Dark's reboot is believed to launch in 2023, so time will tell if they come to fruition. We’ll keep you all updated on the future of Perfect Dark.