Sakura
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Just because the game has been delayed doesn't mean it won't be 'unfinished' or broken when it finally does release.
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The Witcher 3 has been delayed to May 19, 2015.
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Just because the game has been delayed doesn't mean it won't be 'unfinished' or broken when it finally does release.
the_topher
Member
And I probably still won't be done with Dragon Age by then...
AntiFacebook
Member
How can someone with a PS:T avatar say that?
But if Torment is pushed to 2016, then yeah
You can get 20% off on GOG (if you own TW1 and TW2) since June. I don't think there's a specific reason related to the delay here. Seems like every store had/has a discount.
ComputerMKII
Banned
But I thought there would be no more delays
That said, when a game comesout, I expect it to be functional and bug-free. I don't want more of that Ubisoft/EA bullshit.
That said, when a game comesout, I expect it to be functional and bug-free. I don't want more of that Ubisoft/EA bullshit.
Because (a) Torment won't be out until 2016 and (b) RTwP is superior to TB
FloppyDelux
Member
Rather wait a long time then play a buggy game.
The Bad Guy
Member
That sucks. At least I got some more time to play The Witcher 2 before hand.
StrongBlackVine
Banned
My interest for this game gets lower and lower. I was already thinking about cancelling my pre-order before this news.
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Pardon my ignorance, but who is this guy and where is this from? There's a shit load of GIFs with this actor crying, and I'm a bit confused. Is the show about crying?
VindictiveGnome
Member
Well, at least that means more polish. I was really looking forward to playing this in February. Oh, well.
Elginer
Member
DylanTackoor
Member
This fucking sucks, but it's not the end of the world. At least CDPR isn't rushing it, they get points for that at least. Gives me time to finish the books at the very least.
I just wanna kill monsters
I just wanna kill monsters
The Shogun
Banned
There seems to be a lot of downplaying about the questions about Witcher 3 in here.
1. We had a verified insider saying the game is having major dev issues and the entire staff in crunch time for over 1 year.
2. There have now been 2 delays totaling up to 7 months for the game to be pushed back.
3. We just had a trailer last week that the entire community recognized as seriously downgraded.
There was a time Witcher 3 supposedly looked like this
listen I live the Witcher franchise as much as anyone else but there are some serious warning signs going on that something is very off with its development.
1. We had a verified insider saying the game is having major dev issues and the entire staff in crunch time for over 1 year.
2. There have now been 2 delays totaling up to 7 months for the game to be pushed back.
3. We just had a trailer last week that the entire community recognized as seriously downgraded.
There was a time Witcher 3 supposedly looked like this
listen I live the Witcher franchise as much as anyone else but there are some serious warning signs going on that something is very off with its development.
Latvian Hitman
Member
If you prefer to have release dates drop 2-4 weeks out from release, sure.
justsomeguy
Member
F
BloodMoney
Banned
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On the bright side, that gives the GPU industry a bit more time to release the latest hot shit.
On the bright side, that gives the GPU industry a bit more time to release the latest hot shit.
Tell us more.
ManEaterBug
Banned
Damn, weren't they supposed to release Cyberpunk next year? So much trouble making that CGI video for nothing.
LurkerPrime
Member
I don't see how a delay is indicitive of quality problems - CD Projekt have given us no reason to doubt them thus far. They've established a practice of releasing free "remasters"/enhanced editions of their games (complete with optional combat mods made by, I believe, the lead designer of the game) and have championed things like digital ownership of software, region-free pricing, and even gaming goodies. Sure, the Witcher 1 was a little rocky on release, but that was largely due to the poor engine it used, and CDPR went on to fix the problems anyways. Since the first game's release they have not wavered from their ideals, and I don't see that changing in the future.
CD Projekt is no EA (or Ubisoft). They will do what Bioware couldn't and release a fitting end to an epic RPG trilogy, perhaps even on their first try.
CD Projekt is no EA (or Ubisoft). They will do what Bioware couldn't and release a fitting end to an epic RPG trilogy, perhaps even on their first try.
Yoda
Member
This is what has me worried most. That kind of delay + conditions point to something that had to get redesigned from the ground up. This isn't a delay to remove bugs or optimize the game for better visuals from how I see it.
Riesenfass
Member
There seems to be a lot of downplaying about the questions about Witcher 3 in here.
1. We had a verified insider saying the game is having major dev issues and the entire staff in crunch time for over 1 year.
2. There have now been 2 delays totaling up to 7 months for the game to be pushed back.
3. We just had a trailer last week that the entire community recognized as seriously downgraded.
There was a time Witcher 3 supposedly looked like this
listen I live the Witcher franchise as much as anyone else but there are some serious warning signs going on that something is very off with its development.
Agreed. One of the above in a vacuum and I wouldn't be concerned - all 3 and now I'm worried. Hopefully I'm wrong, but it's not looking good.
ScepticMatt
Member
I thought so too, but after playing D:OS and reading about the Eternity beta I'm not so sureand (b) RTwP is superior to TB
Out of Working Order
Member
Now just waiting for the Bloodborne delay. That game doesn't look like a game three months away from completion.
ShogunDarius
Member
There seems to be a lot of downplaying about the questions about Witcher 3 in here.
1. We had a verified insider saying the game is having major dev issues and the entire staff in crunch time for over 1 year.
2. There have now been 2 delays totaling up to 7 months for the game to be pushed back.
3. We just had a trailer last week that the entire community recognized as seriously downgraded.
There was a time Witcher 3 supposedly looked like this
listen I live the Witcher franchise as much as anyone else but there are some serious warning signs going on that something is very off with its development.
pretty much this, i'm worried for the game now too
Nestunt
Member
people who pre-order games for the same price they would pay after reviews hit deserve that
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Deleted member 80556
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There seems to be a lot of downplaying about the questions about Witcher 3 in here.
1. We had a verified insider saying the game is having major dev issues and the entire staff in crunch time for over 1 year.
2. There have now been 2 delays totaling up to 7 months for the game to be pushed back.
3. We just had a trailer last week that the entire community recognized as seriously downgraded.
There was a time Witcher 3 supposedly looked like this
listen I live the Witcher franchise as much as anyone else but there are some serious warning signs going on that something is very off with its development.
I still am hopeful.
And well, maybe they felt pressure from Dragon Age too. I remember pre release where everybody downplayed DAI in Witcher threads, and it has now won at least one GOTY award. That has to be some pressure for CD Projekt.
cyberheater
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I think at some point someone finally had the balls to say that those graphics weren't possible on next gen consoles. Hence the delays while they try to squeeze what they can onto them.
GravityMan
Member
This. Always felt a bit of that "too good to be true" vibe from this game. A game like this would be very ambitious for ANY developer, including Bioware and Bethesda. And I'm not just talking about the open world either. I want this game very much but at the same time I'm a bit worried.
CDPR shot too high with their ambitions and it's come back to bite them.
This delay doesn't surprise me. The latest trailer looked really rough...like pre-alpha footage and gave me the impression that the game wasn't anywhere close to being finished. Game likely had more serious issues than a lack of polish.
CDPR (and certain other devs) shouldn't announce precise release dates so far in advance, especially for huge games like this. Looks like CDPR acknowledged that in their open letter.
I wouldn't expect Cyberpunk 2077 until 2018 at the earliest. I suspect development of that game is on hiatus currently, and all hands on deck are dedicated to getting The Witcher 3 done.
GIANKRATOS
Member
Who do you think vote at these gaming award shows? A niche segment of the gaming audience, if CDRed is expecting Oblivion number of sales they will get disapointed.
Sorry, I'm a fan of CDPR too but they should be called out on misleading customers. No company is above lying if it increase pre-order numbers. I'm sure that is a major incentive for investor funding.
Jay Shadow
Member
Witcher is my favorite franchise, but now that I'm 50 hours into Inquisition I think I could use the extra time between games.
Dictator93
Member
I laughed.
Fantastapotamus
Wrong about commas, wrong about everything
You can't do anything right in this industry.
No DLC bullshit, free updates, modding support, even more free content, fair pricing and a whole bunch of extra content in the normal retail box but delay a game one time to many and have one guy on the internet claim you're not legit and suddenly it was all for nothing.