In a pivotal moment for the gaming community, Rare is set to unveil the future of Sea of Thieves during its first-ever community direct, scheduled for tomorrow. This event comes on the heels of significant layoffs at Microsoft, which have raised concerns about the stability and direction of its gaming studios, including Rare. The community direct promises insights into upcoming seasons and major changes, providing a glimmer of hope amidst the uncertainty.

In a surprising turn of events, Romero Games has publicly denied rumors of its closure following a funding crisis that has left its unannounced first-person shooter project in jeopardy. The studio, founded by gaming legends John and Brenda Romero, confirmed that while it lost funding from an unnamed publisherlater identified as Microsoftit is actively seeking new partnerships to revive the project. The studio’s recent statement emphasized that it is not shutting down, despite the challenges it faces.