Changed, an Xbox console-exclusive cyberpunk sidescroller, has been delayed a second time. It is now anticipated to come back out in 2025, after beforehand being delayed to this yr from 2022.
In a submit on Twitter/X, developer Unhappy Cat Studios saved it quick and candy: “Our preliminary launch date was optimistic, and we apologize for that. Growing Changed is sort of a singular problem, and we’re proud to be creating one thing that particular.
“We want extra time to make sure we meet the excessive requirements we have set for ourselves and to fulfill the expectations of our followers.”
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Within the meantime, Unhappy Cat has introduced the sport shall be playable at Gamescom, and that “one thing particular” shall be coming later this week.
Changed was first introduced manner again at E3 2021 as a 2.5D cyberpunk pixelated side-scroller printed by Coatsink. Gamers management an AI trapped in a human physique exploring a darkish cyberpunk world, with fast-paced motion fight and beautiful pixel artwork.
Initially, Changed was set to come back out in 2022 on Xbox Sport Cross and PC. It was later pushed out of 2022 after which into 2024 because of the “unbelievable excessive bar of group’s expectations” and the crew feeling that “we won’t afofrd to launch a sub-par sport.” We did get a take a look at Changed at IGN Reside earlier this yr, and felt optimistic about its route.
Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. Acquired a narrative tip? Ship it to rvalentine@ign.com.
