In the Push Square office earlier today, we were having a conversation about just how good the PlayStation 4's lineup in early 2016 looks. It only took a few hours for one of those games to get delayed. Mirror's Edge Catalyst, the long-awaited parkour-'em-up from DICE, has tripped and stumbled into May. It was originally due out on 23rd February – the same day as Deus Ex: Mankind Divided and Far Cry Primal.
Writing on the game's website, senior producer Sara Jansson explained: "Years ago, we set out an ambitious vision for Mirror's Edge Catalyst. Achieving that vision and delivering the best possible experience is equally inspiring and challenging. And it takes time. We will use these few extra months to make sure that when you step into the massive City of Glass and experience the rise of Faith, it's as entertaining, impressive, and memorable as it can be."
We've played this game and it's shaping up to be something seriously special, so we're glad that the developer's not rushing it. It's disappointing news for this author in particular, though, because it was right at the very top of his most wanted list. The game will now deploy on 24th May, which is quite a long way away. Then again, we've been waiting for this sequel for some seven or so years – a few extra weeks won't hurt.
[source mirrorsedge.com]
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D'oh!
I'm sure this would be a fun game. But I've decided to sit this game out.
This is great news actually because the game just wouldn't have sold next to Far Cry and Deus Ex, at least now in may it might have a better chance.
@adf86 You're probably right. I want to say the original Mirror's Edge launched on the same day as Call of Duty: World at War, so maybe they learned their lesson.
Doesn't sound too bad to me. Smack dab near mid next year actually sounds kinda nice. Dunno what else is around that time so maybe it'd get some sales room.
There are (currently anyeay) alot of great games conibg between February and July so rearranging dates so they dont overlap is a good thing. Let my wallet catch its breath for a week or two.
Not entirely sure about this one, but the "no guns" gives me a lot of hope. Good to see it delayed though
@3Above Exactly what I was about to say.
Yeah this is no bad thing really, spacing out the releases just lessens the summer drought
Ooh just in time for my birthday.
This is definitely good news when you realise the amount of good stuff coming out in Q1! My wallet is all like
Of course it's delayed. This happens every year without fail.
3 or 4 releases all slated for February, then come a few months from release, they start with the delays. And most of them end up as summer releases. Happened last year with Arkham Knight AND Witcher 3.
Of course, Ubisoft and SE shouldn't have slapped the exact same release date down for their games. There's 365 days in a year (366 next year), did they REALLY have to all pick the same one?
It's almost as if devs know the best dates for sales, and they all plop their games down on that same day and battle it out like a game of chicken- whoever has the worst game and knows it can't compete against the others drops out.
These guys play some serious hardball.
@JaxonH I guess for certain genres grouping games together maybe gives them more visibility. Dragon Quest Heroes, Tales of Zestiria and Disgaea 5 all launched on the same day in the UK. At first I thought it was odd because surely they'd be competing with each other but maybe the consumer going to the shop to buy DQ would also see Tales and think "hmm I might buy that later".
One release date I've never understood is Alan Wake and Red Dead Redemption. Bizarre.
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