Changed, an upcoming Xbox console unique that has discovered its solution to a number of most anticipated record because of its lavish pixel artwork, has been delayed to 2024.
Developer Unhappy Cat Studios introduced the delay alongside a manufacturing replace, stressing that the crew “do perceive the sport’s scope” and that improvement is progressing “at a gentle tempo.” Nevertheless, the prime quality of its visuals, which incorporates greater than 500 “meticulously hand-painted animations made only for platforming,” has put the discharge not on time.
“After Changed’s preliminary announcement in 2021 and its follow-up trailer in 2022 we had this unbelievable excessive bar of group’s expectations,” the crew wrote in a press release posted on X. “And at this level we knew that we won’t afford to launch a sub-par sport…That is our first sport, and we wish to make each facet of it the perfect it may be.”
Changed received reward for its rad 2.5D artwork when it was first introduced. It was a part of a showcase that on the time left us feeling optimistic general about Xbox’s future. A brand new Changed trailer was proven once more at The Sport Awards 2022, the place we referred to as it one of many present’s 10 finest reveals.
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Changed is ready in a darkish, different Nineteen Eighties America and options heavy cyberpunk themes. It was beforehand slated for 2022 solely to be delayed by the conflict in Ukraine.
When Changed does launch, it’s going to be part of what is anticipated to a powerful 12 months for Xbox exclusives, with potential releases together with Avowed, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II. Will probably be a Day 1 launch on Xbox Sport Go.
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