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[Lucifers Beard]

I wouldn’t be surprised if this was the case. No issue if it is though, let it bake. GoW was my favourite game of last gen, I’m happy to wait a bit longer.

 

[Phunkydiabetic]

Not entirely surprising, everyone wants to dodge the inevitable Elden Ring GOTY but still a bummer, was hoping for this year. We'll see if the rumor sticks.

Wait, you actually think companies will delay major games in their lineup strictly because Elden Ring released in the same year?

Just to avoid some sort of battle for an award?

 

[Papacheeks]

I've seen this gif so many times, but it still is one of the best. Man first couple seasons of community were the goat.

 

[Jaybe]

Nintendo sits on games all the time.

It's why they're able to swap release dates when needed like they recently did with Splatoon 3 and Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

Rumor is Metroid Prime Remaster has been finished for a while. I wouldn't be surprised if Windwaker and/or Twilight Princess HD Remasters for Switch are as well.

Rumours say the same with Bayonetta 3. Wish games were more like films, finished, then a release date is picked.

 

[Tomi]

I knew it!

 

[SlimySnake]

What that picture doesn't answer is if it was ever a 2021 game. It clearly wasn't. Jimbo was not holding back with his BS in 2020.

The worst part was that even after Miles and HFW cross gen fiasco, he refused to state whether GOW was cross gen literally refusing to answer the question posed by a journalist at launch. Oh and on the same day, he ran commercials showing GT7 was a PS5 exclusive while other cross gen games in the trailer were accurately advertised as cross gen.

I thought Jack Tretton with his KZ2 and Motorstorm are realtime bs was the most dishonest Sony exec, but Jimbo is much much worse.

 

[Calling 911 Melts Beams]

they accidentally hired someone with a russian accent to work on the game and now the entire project has to be scrapped and started from scratch

 

[StreetsofBeige]

What that picture doesn't answer is if it was ever a 2021 game. It clearly wasn't. Jimbo was not holding back with his BS in 2020.

GOW was initially a 2021 game. From a June 2021 Q&A with Hurst.

Hermen Hulst Q&A: What’s Next for PlayStation Studios

Head of PlayStation Studios shares insight into what’s to come.

blog.playstation.com

And for God of War, the project started a little later. So we’ve made the decision to push that game out to next year, to ensure that Santa Monica Studio can deliver the amazing God of War game that we all want to play.

 

[Borowski_1]

delete

 

[nominedomine]

I've seen this gif so many times, but it still is one of the best. Man first couple seasons of community were the goat.

Makes you wonder if Sony has the gaming rights for Community... given that they produced and distributed the series.

Six seasons and a movie game!

 

[ChiefDada]

That's going to be a lot of crow

 

[rickybooby87]

Well, this has turned into quite the concern thread. I’m doubling down, 2022. 11/11/22 to
be exact.

 

[adamsapple]

GOW was initially a 2021 game. From a June 2021 Q&A with Hurst.

Hermen Hulst Q&A: What’s Next for PlayStation Studios

Head of PlayStation Studios shares insight into what’s to come.

blog.playstation.com

And for God of War, the project started a little later. So we’ve made the decision to push that game out to next year, to ensure that Santa Monica Studio can deliver the amazing God of War game that we all want to play.

And the announcement trailer had a big phat 2021 at the end.

 

[StreetsofBeige]

And the announcement trailer had a big phat 2021 at the end.

Yup.

It was planned as a 2021 game. Then got delayed. Lots of games get delayed, so why there's people here defending annual dates yes or no is weird.

Herman Hulst even said it was delayed in the article I posted for Sony Santa Monica can tidy it up.

It was hilarious when GOW was delayed to 2022 because thats when some defenders came out and claimed that trailer you posted meant "They'll show the game in 2021, not the release date".

Nobody does that.

 

[Danjin44]

It was planned as a 2021 game. Then got delayed. Lots of games get delayed, so why there's people here defending annual dates yes or no is weird.

To me thats BS, if it was 2021 release they would have shown us something, even its CG but no they just showed us title card.....

 

[StreetsofBeige]

To me thats BS, if it was 2021 release they would have shown us something, even its CG but no they just showed us title card.....

GOW was initially a 2021 game. From a June 2021 Q&A with Hulst.

Hermen Hulst Q&A: What’s Next for PlayStation Studios

Head of PlayStation Studios shares insight into what’s to come.

blog.playstation.com

And for God of War, the project started a little later. So we’ve made the decision to push that game out to next year, to ensure that Santa Monica Studio can deliver the amazing God of War game that we all want to play.

 

[TheGodfather07]

if god of war makes it in september, its actually possible that it could have made it in 2021 if the kratos actor didnt get injured and need multiple surgeries.

 

[GHG]

I'm a strong believer that both team fake and team delay are about to get the biggest smack in the face over the next couple of months.

 

[Danjin44]

GOW was initially a 2021 game. From a June 2021 Q&A with Hulst.

http://[URL][URL]https://blog.plays...ats-next-for-playstation-studios/#sf246401757

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And for God of War, the project started a little later. So we’ve made the decision to push that game out to next year, to ensure that Santa Monica Studio can deliver the amazing God of War game that we all want to play.

Then they have shitty management, no one in the right mind would believe a game that showed absolutely NOTHING would release in 2021. Even game like KHVI which looooooooooooong way off showed something.

 

[bitbydeath]

Lol, which gaffer wrote this?

 

[Swipeyowifelike]

Then they have shitty management, no one in the right mind would believe a game that showed absolutely NOTHING would release in 2021. Even game like KHVI which looooooooooooong way off showed something.

So management was supposed to know about an injury, I'm guessing, through osmosis, and have a backup plan?

 

[Danjin44]

So management was supposed to know about an injury, I'm guessing, through osmosis, and have a backup plan?

All I'm saying they released a trailer that showed nothing other than title screen, while putting 2021 at end of it......Most people including devs themselves knew this was not going make 2021 release date.

 

[nominedomine]

So management was supposed to know about an injury, I'm guessing, through osmosis, and have a backup plan?

They could have simply have delayed it to the right year or not said it was a 2022 game multiple times.

FFXVI was technically never delayed, they waited until the game was fully playable from beginning to end to give a release date. Sony, before they had anything to show slapped a 2021 on a teaser that only contained a title.

 

[thicc_girls_are_teh_best]

Assuming any of this is even a fraction of being truthful....

Besides Forspoken, what big exclusives do they have for the rest of the year? Or is that it?

I'm hearing rumors of TLOU Remake for this year but those rumors are also implying PC Day 1.

Guess end of 2022 is looking light for all the Big 3 in terms of exclusives

Triple AAA game development timescales really have changed a lot in the last ten years.

Arguably for the worst. Some actual substantive changes need to happen or I'm worried the AAA market will implode in 2-3 years.

 

[Papacheeks]

Assuming any of this is even a fraction of being truthful....

Besides Forspoken, what big exclusives do they have for the rest of the year? Or is that it?

I'm hearing rumors of TLOU Remake for this year but those rumors are also implying PC Day 1.

Guess end of 2022 is looking light for all the Big 3 in terms of exclusives

Nope.

PC day 1 could be a mis-communication from what others in the know are saying. Could be factions is day to date is what they are saying for PC. But it seems Remake is legit and thats September. God of war late November.

 

[Moses85]

But if yes

 

[S0ULZB0URNE]

TLOU Remake September.
GOW R later 2022 (11-11-22 would be great)

 

[TikiLagoonSam]

Nintendo about to take over this year. Bayonetta 3. Zelda ages/seasons. Metroid Prime HD.

 

[thicc_girls_are_teh_best]

Nope.

PC day 1 could be a mis-communication from what others in the know are saying. Could be factions is day to date is what they are saying for PC. But it seems Remake is legit and thats September. God of war late November.

Yeah Factions being Day 1 PS & PC has always made sense, due to it being a live-service MP title. I still don't necessarily see why TLOU is getting a remake TBH, but I guess it makes good business sense to tie in with the upcoming HBO show.

If GoW Ragnarok can make a Q4 2022 launch a lot of people are going to be really happy, but some of these European sites are claiming otherwise. Let's hope they're wrong (assuming the game is ready for a Q4 release anyway).

Nintendo about to take over this year. Bayonetta 3. Zelda ages/seasons. Metroid Prime HD.

Oh shit I forgot about all of those . Well I guess Nintendo fans are eating good this Fall.

 

[Kiraly]

TLOU Remake September.
GOW R later 2022 (11-11-22 would be great)

Why would that day be great?

 

[balls of snow]

Wait, you actually think companies will delay major games in their lineup strictly because Elden Ring released in the same year?

Just to avoid some sort of battle for an award?

Becouse awards and not you know, sweet sweet $$$ is what shareholders care about. It is known.

 

[nominedomine]

Why would that day be great?

It's a cool date.

 

[Haggard]

Haven't turned on my ps5 in 6 months ... Guess it will stay that way for at least another 6 months then with GoW pushed out of 2022 (if true ofc)

 

[thicc_girls_are_teh_best]

I made this image which I think some people might find useful.

TF hacker script are you running my guy?

 

[Roronoa Zoro]

The only reason I could see this happening is not because it isn't ready, it's because right now they don't benefit from another big game this year. Unless PS5 suddenly catches up with demand this year sometime (it won't) they can't sell any more consoles even if it releases. They have Forspoken for the holidays. Xbox will have a lot of stuff next year so why not put this up there to keep the hype on your platform.

 

[Bo_Hazem]

It's not delayed so far, and if it is then 2022 been a fat year for PS already.

 

[Feel Like I'm On 42]

Not entirely surprising, everyone wants to dodge the inevitable Elden Ring GOTY but still a bummer, was hoping for this year. We'll see if the rumor sticks.

Thats such a petty reason..I really don't think that would be a big enough reason to delay a game

 

[Swipeyowifelike]

They could have simply have delayed it to the right year or not said it was a 2022 game multiple times.

FFXVI was technically never delayed, they waited until the game was fully playable from beginning to end to give a release date. Sony, before they had anything to show slapped a 2021 on a teaser that only contained a title.

I'll wait for confirmation, you can continue hyperventilating.

 

[Feel Like I'm On 42]

The only reason I could see this happening is not because it isn't ready, it's because right now they don't benefit from another big game this year. Unless PS5 suddenly catches up with demand this year sometime (it won't) they can't sell any more consoles even if it releases. They have Forspoken for the holidays. Xbox will have a lot of stuff next year so why not put this up there to keep the hype on your platform.

That could very well happen

 

[S0ULZB0URNE]

Why would that day be great?

Why wouldn't it be?

 

[Swipeyowifelike]

All I'm saying they released a trailer that showed nothing other than title screen, while putting 2021 at end of it......Most people including devs themselves knew this was not going make 2021 release date.

Did the devs tell you this? And who would be most people? And what difference does it make? Most people are fragile and need a hug.

 

[S0ULZB0URNE]

It's not delayed so far, and if it is then 2022 been a fat year for PS already.

Fat? Only if we consider what it's competition has released thus far (or failed to release)

 

[Bo_Hazem]

Fat? Only if we consider what it's competition has released thus far (or failed to release)

Exclusive-wise. 2022 still getting more exclusives not yet out.

 

[Feel Like I'm On 42]

If we're being fair, we should probably have 6 weeks of threads about how Sony project management is incompetent, just like that Starfield delay lol. And this game has ALREADY been delayed if I remember correctly. I've lost count.

How do you and the 7 other people who liked your comment come to this conclusion while being in your right minds when Sony's already released several huge games this year? I swear some of your brains are so filled with console bias that you can't think straight.

 

[OZ9000]

I voted yes in that thread but only because i was sure it was never going to get delayed and wanted to have some fun. I still dont believe it.

There is no way in hell a straight sequel with last gen graphics and gameplay would take 5 years to make. Especially when the original took 4 years from scratch to make a fully next gen game with a completely different combat system and mythology.

The only explanation is what i had speculated last year. That Cory took all the best designers for his new IP and the B team was working on it, and they mucked it up. Even then, the B team at SSM put out GOW Ascension in 3 years while all the leads were with Stig on his IP that would eventually get cancelled. So it's not like this B team is unproductive. This game must have been in development hell at one point. This sequel shouldve taken 3 years max. Add 1 year for covid and Kratos getting injured, but 2 extra years? Im not buying it. This is probably a red herring.

It's a mess.

I'm not surprised at the delay but I am greatly disappointed.

How did a straight up sequel which is using the exact same engine take 5 fucking years.

 

[nominedomine]

How do you and the 7 other people who liked your comment come to this conclusion while being in your right minds when Sony's already released several huge games this year? I swear some of your brains are so filled with console bias that you can't think straight.

Are you impressed they are able to ignore one year? They've managed to ignore a lot more than that. Say anything about Sony but if there is one thing they have been able to do consistently is to consistently release great games year after year.

 

[S0ULZB0URNE]

Exclusive-wise. 2022 still getting more exclusives not yet out.

You said fat already and that I would disagree with unless one considers it in comparison to it's competition.

 

[Swift_Star]

It's a mess.

I'm not surprised at the delay but I am greatly disappointed.

How did a straight up sequel which is using the exact same engine take 5 fucking years.

“How can I make drama over a debunked rumor?”

 

[Danjin44]

Did the devs tell you this? And who would be most people? And what difference does it make? Most people are fragile and need a hug.

It’s pretty obvious, if you releasing a trailer and showing nothing then good chances are it’s not releasing same year.

 

[TheGodfather07]

How do you and the 7 other people who liked your comment come to this conclusion while being in your right minds when Sony's already released several huge games this year? I swear some of your brains are so filled with console bias that you can't think straight.

very high bar for sony. extremely low bar for microsoft. its much easier for microsoft to impress coming off years of either barely any games or average ones at best. sony have us expecting very high quality consistently. compare their releases from 2015 upto now. the dfference is staggering.