«We are convinced that a commercial release of Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden during a less saturated period will give it the attention it deserves.»
By Darryn Bonthuys on
October 2023 looks set to be one of the most stacked months when it comes to high-profile releases, and not wanting to be caught in the wake of games like Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Alan Wake 2, and Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Don't Nod Entertainment has opted to delay Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden from November to a «less saturated» date of February 13.
«We have decided to postpone the release of this new franchise by three months, as the market is experiencing an intense release cycle for AAA titles on PC and consoles at the end of the year,» Don't Nod CEO Oskar Guilbert wrote in a press release. «We are convinced that a commercial release of Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden during a less saturated period will give it the attention it deserves.»
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In a follow-up on Twitter, Don't Nod added that while Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is «finished and set for release,» the studio aims to give its game a spotlight that won't be overshadowed by some of the biggest games of the year. It's worth noting that while January and February used to be dry months when it came to new releases, things have changed and next year will see some big games launch. Tekken 8 launches on January 26 and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is currently scheduled to arrive on February 2, for example.
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