Overview

• Gallagher confirmed his departure in a September 15 LinkedIn post, citing the wind-down of Perfect Dark and The Initiative.
• Microsoft canceled the Perfect Dark reboot and closed The Initiative in July during mass layoffs and a broader resource refocus, according to internal communications reported publicly.
• Take-Two was reportedly in talks to fund and publish the game, but negotiations fell apart over who would control the franchise in the long term.
• The reboot, co-developed with Crystal Dynamics, drew strong interest after a 2024 Xbox showcase despite ongoing reports of development struggles.
• Gallagher led The Initiative for roughly seven and a half years and said he leaves with pride in the team’s work and gratitude toward partners and the community.