A second delay has been confirmed for Jail Architect 2, lower than a month earlier than the anticipated launch date. The sport is now anticipated to launch on Sept. 3.
The announcement got here Friday from writer Paradox Interactive and developer Double Eleven. The preliminary launch for PS5, Xbox, and Steam was scheduled for March 25 after which delayed to Might 7. The additional 4 months can be used to handle crash points as reminiscence utilization was impacting gameplay, as detailed in a assertion from Paradox.
“Whereas we presently have builds licensed on all platforms and are able to launch, some points concerning reminiscence utilization and minimal spec configurations experiencing extra failures have emerged.”
“Contemplating the legacy of Jail Architect, and also you – our passionate neighborhood, we need to ship the very best sequel to such a beloved sport, with out chopping corners to take action.”
Good day Architects,
We’ve made the exhausting determination of delaying Jail Architect 2 from Might seventh to September third.We’ll use this time to work on decreasing crashes, optimizing efficiency, and sharpening current options. Learn extra: https://t.co/Jwl8Yoj7rI pic.twitter.com/8FwflOoxnd
— Jail Architect 2 – Pre-Order Now! (@PrisonArchitect) April 19, 2024
Response to the second delay for Jail Architect 2
Double Eleven will talk about and elaborate on its intentions to additional develop a number of the current options of the sport throughout a Jail Architect 2 stream on April, 25, by which it can element additional updates as a part of the timeline to launch the sport in September.
Social media reactions had been typically accepting, particularly after Paradox issued an apology this week for the botched launch of Cities Skylines 2. One person on X said, “I’ll take it, Paradox is studying from Cities Skylines 2 that speeding a sport isn’t good,” while one other opined, “I’m glad that is occurring, it’s good to see builders admitting their sport isn’t going to be prepared when initially deliberate, and taking motion on it.”
There was disappointment expressed however given the context of the earlier delay and different Paradox issues, persistence and house can be granted by players so long as the upcoming launch of Jail Architect 2 delivers.
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