Vire
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I'm not really sure how the game can really be ready in time. They started development once the DS1 DLC wrapped, that would put it at summer '12, it'll be less than three years start to finish, it's a new IP, and a new generation, presumably with an almost original technology base. Seems pretty short, especially given the performance issues with the teams previous two games.
If it is ready, awesome, but I hope they let it bake as long as needed.
Demon Souls released Feb 5th 2009 in Japan, Dark Souls released September 22, 2011 in Japan.
So this would be closer to three years, with presumably a bigger team/support from Sony Japan. I could see it happening, although Sony's definition of "early in the year" is different than mine. *cough Drive Club*