Could Rare's New Leadership Bring Banjo-Kazooie Back to Life? Insider Insights Reveal Exciting Possibilities!

June 9, 2025

Could Rare's New Leadership Bring Banjo-Kazooie Back to Life? Insider Insights Reveal Exciting Possibilities!

Rare is experiencing a significant transformation, especially with Craig Duncan stepping into the role of head honcho at Xbox Game Studios. VGC journalist Andy Robinson, who maintains strong connections within Rare, indicates that the revamped leadership at this iconic UK studio appears more inclined to resurrect the beloved Banjo-Kazooie. While many of the developers who brought the Nintendo 64 classics like Banjo-Kazooie and Conker to life have moved on, one of the original visionaries, Gregg Mayles, remains at Rare in a senior capacity.