Scalebound, once a highly anticipated Xbox One exclusive, promised a revolutionary blend of dynamic combat, captivating music, and a unique bond with a powerful dragon companion. This ambitious project, unveiled in 2014, captured the imagination of gamers worldwide, only to be abruptly canceled by Microsoft in 2017.

Recently, a nostalgic video surfaced on Clovers Inc.'s X account, showing Hideki Kamiya and his team revisiting archived Scalebound gameplay. Kamiya fondly reminisced about the game's development, expressing continued pride in the project despite its cancellation. He then retweeted the video with a powerful message directed at Phil Spencer, head of Xbox: "Come on, Phil, let's do this!"

This passionate plea reignites hope for Scalebound's revival. Kamiya's desire to revisit the canceled project isn't new; he previously expressed interest in resuming development with Microsoft in early 2022.

While rumors of a Scalebound reboot surged in early 2023, Microsoft remained officially silent. Phil Spencer, when questioned by Game Watch, offered only a cryptic smile and the statement, "I have nothing to add at this time."

Even with renewed interest, a swift return of Scalebound is unlikely. Hideki Kamiya and Clovers Inc. are currently immersed in developing a new Okami installment. Any potential Scalebound revival would depend on Xbox's approval and would only commence after the completion of Kamiya's current projects. However, the enduring passion surrounding Scalebound offers a glimmer of hope that players may one day finally experience this long-awaited game.