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Scalebound

An action RPG by Platinum Games, Scalebound was in development for the Xbox One and Windows. Announced during E3 2014, Scalebound was expected to launch in 2017. However, the game was canceled in early 2017.

Scalebound
Scalebound

Platform(s)
PC , Xbox One
Developer(s)
Platinum Games
Publisher(s)
Microsoft Studios
Genre(s)
Action RPG

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Why Scalebound is Trending on Twitter

Despite being canceled nearly seven years ago, Xbox and Platinum Game's once-promising action RPG Scalebound is trending on social media.

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New Game Takes Inspiration from Xbox's Canceled Scalebound

A new fantasy multiplayer game, which seems to be influenced by Xbox's canceled Scalebound, lets players take to the skies in PvP combat.

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PlayStation's KOTOR Remake Might Be Its Version of Xbox's Scalebound

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic's remake might end up mirroring an uncertain fate reminiscent of past disappointments like Scalebound.

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Supposed Xbox Showcase 'Leak' Has Fans Buzzing About Scalebound

A supposed 'leak' for the upcoming Xbox Showcase has fans hopeful for a Scalebound revival, but there are some red flags to take into account.

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Rumor: Xbox and Platinum Talking About Reviving Scalebound

An insider claims to have heard that Platinum Games has entered 'early discussions' with Xbox to revive its canceled Scalebound project.

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PlatinumGames Allegedly Approached Xbox to Publish Its Next Game

Sources claim that PlatinumGames, the developer of Bayonetta 3 and the canceled Scalebound title has reached out to Xbox for its next publishing deal.

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The History of Canceled Game Scalebound Explained

The journey that PlatinumGames went on with Scalebound, before its cancellation, is a long story that goes back further than many might realize.

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Forspoken Sounds Like Scalebound Without the Dragons

Luminous Productions' Forspoken is filled to the brim with magic and monsters, and it seems to have a lot in common with the canceled Scalebound.

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Bringing Scalebound to Xbox Series X Would Remedy One Big Xbox One Gen Mistake

PlatinumGames seems ready to finish Scalebound, and if Microsoft follows through with them, it would be a big boon for the Xbox Series X gen.

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PlatinumGames Still Wants to do Scalebound

Canceled action game Scalebound may get a new lease on life as PlatinumGames’ Hideki Kamiya expresses a desire to work on it again with Microsoft.

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Hideki Kamiya Apologizes For Scalebound Cancellation

According to Scalebound director Hideki Kamiya, the team at PlatinumGames wasn't skilled enough to handle the task, apologizing for its cancellation.

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Bayonetta 3 May Have a Lot in Common With Canceled Xbox Game Scalebound

Scalebound lead designer Yusuke Miyata directing the development of Bayonetta 3 implies a deeper connection between the two games.

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Scalebound's Revival Would Be a Big Win for Xbox Series X

PlatinumGames' Xbox-exclusive Scalebound was canceled four years ago, but if revived, could prove to be a heavy hitter for the Xbox Series X.

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Cancelled Video Games That Should Make a Comeback

Many games over the years have sadly been shut down after years of production, but some were too promising to stay dead and need a second chance.

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Phil Spencer Says He Learned from Scalebound Cancellation

Phil Spencer claims Scalebound's cancelation was a learning experience, citing how it changed his approach to discussing upcoming projects.

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Platinum Games' Hideki Kamiya Wants to Make Scalebound, Dante vs Bayonetta

At PAX East this weekend, Hideki Kamiya fields questions from fans and is particularly excited to talk about revisiting old or abandoned IPs.

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The Past, Present, and Future of Scalebound

Scalebound is a canceled project that was one of the most highly anticipated Xbox One exclusives in 2017, but fans are still hoping to see it someday.

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Platinum Games Wants to Finish Scalebound, But There's One Problem

Scalebound's former producer discusses how PlatinumGames would love to return to the canceled project if it weren't for one major problem.

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Former Scalebound Producer Doesn't Think Switch Revival Possible

Reports of Scalebound being revived for Switch have already generated a lot of excitement, but the game's former producer believes that it isn't going to happen.

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Report: Scalebound to Release as Nintendo Switch Exclusive

According to a new report, Platinum Games' action role-playing game, Scalebound, is being revived to release as an exclusive for the Nintendo Switch platform.

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