wraggster
January 26th, 2007, 15:23
via cvg (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=156281)
Funcom's PC MMORPG Age of Conan has slipped. We were expecting it to hit in May, but the developer's now announced that the title will release on October 30, 2007. Apparently, the new date is etched in stone.
In a post on official Age of Conan forums, Funcom's explained that the decision to delay the game has been taken with co-publisher Eidos in order to "further hone the qualities of the game". The new release date "will further ensure an online experience with truly stunning impact", it states.
Comment from Funcom CEO Trond Arne Aas on the delay is included. "Age of Conan brings something brand new and highly innovative to the MMO genre. Age of Conan today looks and plays fantastically, as countless press previews and industry feedback attest to. Even so, we believe that by spending even more time and effort into polishing and enhancing the game we will ensure that the game reaches its full potential in terms of quality and subscriber base.
"We are confident that our fan base will appreciate this commitment to quality. The prolonged development time reflects our ambition to meet and exceed the expectations of our fans for this game.'
Age of Conan is in closed beta at the moment but Funcom's said it's soon to announce "a unique chance to secure a spot in the open beta of the game".
Funcom's PC MMORPG Age of Conan has slipped. We were expecting it to hit in May, but the developer's now announced that the title will release on October 30, 2007. Apparently, the new date is etched in stone.
In a post on official Age of Conan forums, Funcom's explained that the decision to delay the game has been taken with co-publisher Eidos in order to "further hone the qualities of the game". The new release date "will further ensure an online experience with truly stunning impact", it states.
Comment from Funcom CEO Trond Arne Aas on the delay is included. "Age of Conan brings something brand new and highly innovative to the MMO genre. Age of Conan today looks and plays fantastically, as countless press previews and industry feedback attest to. Even so, we believe that by spending even more time and effort into polishing and enhancing the game we will ensure that the game reaches its full potential in terms of quality and subscriber base.
"We are confident that our fan base will appreciate this commitment to quality. The prolonged development time reflects our ambition to meet and exceed the expectations of our fans for this game.'
Age of Conan is in closed beta at the moment but Funcom's said it's soon to announce "a unique chance to secure a spot in the open beta of the game".