US EditionRare Is Getting a Limited Edition 8BitDo Controller for Its 40th Anniversary, and I Can't Help but Feel Bittersweet About It
UNITED KINGDOM, AUG 4 – Rare Ltd marks 40 years with special merchandise and events while facing layoffs and multiple project cancellations, including the highly anticipated Everwild, after Microsoft’s recent restructuring.
- On August 4, 2025, Rare Ltd marked its 40th Ruby Anniversary with a heritage plaque unveiling in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire.
- In the shadow of Xbox layoffs, Rare Ltd announced its 40th anniversary celebration, despite cancellations of Everwild and Joanna Dark’s Perfect Dark reboot last month.
- Starting August 6, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will claim a Rare Ruby Emote, and the Pirate Emporium will discount items inspired by classic Rare titles.
- Meanwhile, original 1985 Rare team members remain few after layoffs, and Gregg Mayles left Rare after more than 35 years at the studio.
- Iam8bit’s Rare 40th Anniversary Box Set features 39 tracks across four-discs, costing $100 USD, and Evercade will release a twelve-title Rare cartridge collection.
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technewstube.comRare is getting a limited edition 8BitDo controller for its 40th anniversary, and I can't help but feel bittersweet about it
Amidst Everwild and Perfect Dark's cancellations, legendary British developer Rare is at least getting a cool 40th anniversary 8BitDo controller.
As it turns out, Microsoft's 40th anniversary celebrations of the popular British studio Rare include more than just one controller. Xbox has now presented its full anniversary plans, including an Evercade Cartridge collection, a vinyl soundtrack with four records, content for Sea of Thieves and more. read more
Rare Collection, the next compilation of Evercade, will arrive in November with twelve essential classics of the British developer.
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