I was looking at the holiday line up for 2015 and not having the usual nervous breakdown that has always been normal as a video game reviewer. There just aren’t that many massive titles coming at the same time this year, and I think I might actually be able to breathe. With yet another delay into early next year, I’m wondering if the really stressful time will be February instead.
2K has announced the delay into next year in the usual way that makes it hard to argue:
Hello XCOM fans,
We want to give you an update on the release date for XCOM 2. We’ve set a high bar for the sequel and the entire team has been working hard to make sure we deliver a great follow-up to Enemy Unknown. We just need a little more time to make it the best possible game.
With XCOM 2, we want to have more depth, more replayability, and more investment in your soldiers and this extension will give us the time we need to deliver on our promise to you.
We appreciate your patience and continued support as we move towards February. Good luck, Commander!
-The XCOM 2 Dev Team
I just can’t be upset about this delay. Sure, it’s a disappointment, but I’d rather that they delay the game until it’s good than release it when it’s not quite ready. There’s a lot riding on this title and fans of the franchise are excited to get their hands on the latest and greatest PC strategy game. It might be hard to wait until next year, but I think we’d all rather see it when it’s the best it can possibly be.
Last Updated: August 31, 2015
Admiral Chief Returns
August 31, 2015 at 08:20
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
Lardus-For the Emperor!
August 31, 2015 at 08:45
Does not work without…
http://www.nooooooooooooooo.com/vader.jpg
HvR
August 31, 2015 at 08:21
Yes, gives the rand more time to get back to sane levels before I commit to new PC gaming rig for Xcom2.
Serious note, with the history of Xcom will take a few months dealy to the rushed delivery that killed the series the first time around.
Admiral Chief Returns
August 31, 2015 at 08:50
Maybe it will give me time to finish XCOM the Long War
HvR
August 31, 2015 at 08:52
Seriously going to replay Xcom on PC with all the mods.
But even without mods and the expansion still enjoying my latest playthrough on PS3.
Admiral Chief Returns
August 31, 2015 at 08:53
Dude, that Long War mod, masehare, so difficult.
If you thought you had RAAAAAAAAAAAAGE moments in the base game…
HvR
August 31, 2015 at 09:06
Looks awesome, adding in what I loved of Xcom Apocalypse.
Is there base defense?
Admiral Chief Returns
August 31, 2015 at 11:02
Haven’t gotten that far yet. They don’t call it LOOOOOOONG War mod for nothing
Alien Emperor Trevor
August 31, 2015 at 08:23
Oh good, so I’ll be able to play more than just one game over xmas.
Admiral Chief Returns
August 31, 2015 at 08:27
Well, there is that
Alien Emperor Trevor
August 31, 2015 at 08:34
Always look on the bright side of life!
Admiral Chief Returns
August 31, 2015 at 08:50
Ta dum, ta da da da da dum
HairyEwok
August 31, 2015 at 08:23
Lololololol and here comes the Riot!
Kromas untamed
August 31, 2015 at 08:35
I would rather have a delay than get something like BF4 that only worked properly after 6 months post release.
Lardus-For the Emperor!
August 31, 2015 at 08:45
This is a good move from them. Letting us know early enough as well as making sure the game is finished. Too many titles are released these days without being ready. Plus gives time to save for new PC.
Admiral Chief Returns
August 31, 2015 at 08:51
So, XCOM 2 will be ready in my birthday month…
*NUDGE NUDGE WINK WINK*
Kromas untamed
August 31, 2015 at 08:54
Nothing good ever happens in my birthday month.
All I got to look forward to is Mehd Mehx
Guild
August 31, 2015 at 09:09
Fuck
Admiral Chief Returns
August 31, 2015 at 09:09
Yup, that sums it up perfectly.
Also, was that what you said when you dropped a certain item?
#NevarrrForget
Guild
August 31, 2015 at 11:57
That and a few more colourful words