We all know it — the video game release schedule for the rest of 2023 is pretty ridiculous. So much so, that we've already seen one or two notable games shifting around in order to avoid clashing with others; take Alan Wake 2, for example. Well, another game is venturing even further out to get away from the hustle and bustle. Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is delayed into 2024.
Coming from developer Don't Nod and publisher Focus Entertainment, this is the promising-looking action adventure about a pair of spirit hunters — one dead and one alive — as they cross the land to lift a curse. It recently got a gameplay overview video, and it looks like it could be pretty good. Initially scheduled in for November this year, the game will now launch on 13th February, 2024:
"With so many unforgettable games in 2023, it's important that each of them shines brightly," the statement reads. "Though finished and set for release, we want Red and Antea's story to get the spotlight it deserves. As a result, with our publisher Focus Entertainment, we took the decision to postpone its release on PCs & Consoles to February 13, 2024. A perfect date for an epic love story!"
So, the game is pretty much ready to roll, but this delay is primarily a matter of releasing at a better time. While early 2024 is also looking pretty stacked, it's better than going up against the pre-holiday juggernauts like Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and the aforementioned Alan Wake 2.
Are you looking forward to Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden? Will you pick it up in February? Haunt the comments section below.
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It seems to have just moved from one bad release date to another. I wonder why December or maybe the start of January wasn't possible.
Seems like a sign of weakness to delay albeit being a new IP. Also, delaying to February will not help its cause given that games such as Persona 3 Reload, FF7 Rebirth, and Granblue Fantasy Relink are coming out that same month.
they try to get stuff in the current financial year when if they delayed till April may it would have a clear window to actually sell more and make more money
Smart decision in my opinion. While Q1 is loaded with JRPGs, this game has a better shot… simply by NOT being a JRPG. Alan Wake, AC, and Spider-Man are much more competitive rivals for those sales figures than Persona, you know? Alone in the Dark is the only direct rival I can think of releasing around that time.
At any rate, it makes me far more likely to purchase it. I mean, there’s no way I’ll be playing a bunch of JRPGs in February. JRPG overload! Lol. But I don’t mind having a AA narrative-based action title landing in between Tekken and FF7.
We wait then. So far I like it so i hope they use the time for some fixing and skip some patches (yeah, keep on dreaming )
So they pick February? Not a bright decision.
If they wanted to give it life, why not December or early January when theres not much out? No time by the time February rolls around
I love don’t nod but due to schedule at the moment of games already coming out Jan - end of Feb. Other games shouldn’t release till 2nd week in March at least if on PlayStation.
Smart to get it out of the rest of this year, but February might not have been the best choice. I still think moving it out of 2023 is a better decision regardless, and I do hope this turns out to be good, but I still won't be getting it at release because Final Fantasy VII Rebirth comes out shortly after. If it turns out to be good, I'll happily get it eventually though.
There’s a pattern of Focus doing this. Atlas Fallen comes to mind. I’m honestly wondering if they’re deliberately tanking titles, this is too bizarre.
Damn it, was looking forward to playing this in November, well at least they have time to add additional polish.
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