Arkane needs a little extra time
Deathloop, Arkane’s time-looping shooter, is being delayed once again. The studio announced today thatDeathloopwill now be arriving on Sept. 14, 2021.
In astatementfrom game director Dinga Bakaba, art director Sebastien Mitton, and the Arkane Lyon team, they say they are committed to the quality and ambitions set out forDeathloop, while also ensuring the health and safety of those at the studio.
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“We apologize for the extended wait and thank you all for your passion and excitement,” read the statement. “It is the fuel that powers our creativity and our hard work. We can’t wait to show you moreDeathloopsoon!”
Deathloopwas previously set to launch next month, a datepushed back from its original windowof the PlayStation 5’s launch. There have still been updates over the last few months on Arkane’s mix of superpowers, firepower, andaGroundhog Day-style loopwith two assassins on the prowl.
It seems like we’re not done with delays yet this year, though. TT Games recently confirmed thatLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagawill miss its spring window, and games likeBack 4 Blood,Humankind, and even theAnalogue Pockethave all suffered delays. Xbox’s Phil Spencer said last year that2021’s games would feel the impact of the pandemicand shift to remote work on development, and that seems to be coming to fruition.
