Banjo-Kazooie Director Gregg Mayles Leaves Rare After 36 Years
Greg Mayles, the director of Banjo-Kazooie and a long-time developer at Rare, has left the studio after 36 years, amid the cancellation of the game Everwild and recent layoffs at Microsoft. His departure marks a significant change for Rare, which has struggled to replicate its N64 success, with Sea of Thieves being its latest hit. The studio's future projects remain uncertain following the exit of key staff.