Forspoken's Polish-Focused Delay is a Good Thing for Two Big Reasons
There was a time when Forspoken looked like it would be one of the big games of 2022. Even when Forspoken first got delayed, its October 2022 release date gave it a great place within the year, since it would come out right on the cusp of the holiday season. Unfortunately, things have changed since then. Square Enix and Luminous Productions have now decided that Forspoken won't release until January 2023, leaving fans waiting a little longer for this potentially revolutionary magic-centric action RPG. It sounds like the game is still progressing nicely despite the delay, but nevertheless, it's a little disappointing.
However, despite the disappointment, Square Enix says that the latest Forspoken delay was a strategic move, and there are at least a couple clear reasons why it's a savvy move. For one thing, Forspoken is under a lot of pressure to look and feel great. For another Forspoken faces lots of competition in the near future, and it could use some space. Square Enix and Luminous Productions' decision to delay the game may leave fans high and dry for a couple months longer than they'd like, but in the end, it may mean Forspoken's release is more successful than it otherwise might have been.
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Square Enix and Luminous have explicitly said that the Forspoken delay is an opportunity to polish the game, and that's a good thing. While visuals like Forspoken's environments have proven breathtaking so far, there is still a case to be made for ensuring the visuals are the best they can possibly be. Athia needs to make a strong first impression if Forspoken is going to be the next big Square Enix IP.
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