https://wccftech.com/perfect-dark-reboot-reportedly-still-years-away-due-to-many-departures/

A new report from VideoGamesChronicle suggests that the Perfect Dark reboot in the works at The Initiative might still be several years away due to a veritable wave of departures from the Santa Monica-based studio.

According to the report, around 34 people have left The Initiative during the last year, while only 12 new hires were made in the same timeframe. That leaves the estimated headcount at less than 50 developers. The article cites anonymous sources stating that the issue stemmed from a top-down culture which slowed development progress and frustrated the creative autonomy of the developers. This also explains the decision to bring Crystal Dynamics on board to lead the development of Perfect Dark.