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The ambitious space game No Man’s Sky has been delayed, two sources tell Kotaku. We don’t know exactly what the new release date is—and it may not be finalized yet—but we’re hearing it’s been bumped until at least July or August.

Developed by a small UK-based team called Hello Games, No Man’s Sky has been much hyped since it was revealed back in 2013, seeing extensive coverage everywhere from the Stephen Colbert show to The New Yorker. Last October, the developers announced that it’d be out in June of 2016, but that appears to have changed.

A reliable Kotaku source was the first to inform us of the delay. A second source, who works at GameStop, said they received marketing materials today for No Man’s Sky with the original June 21 release date. However, stores were informed that the release date is no longer correct and that they should cover it up with a “Coming Soon” label:

http://kotaku.com/sources-no-mans-sky-delayed-1778797365

 

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http://kotaku.com/sources-no-mans-sky-delayed-1778797365

The ambitious space game No Man’s Sky has been delayed, two sources tell Kotaku. We don’t know exactly what the new release date is—and it may not be finalized yet—but we’re hearing it’s been bumped until at least July or August.

A reliable Kotaku source was the first to inform us of the delay. A second source, who works at GameStop, said they received marketing materials today for No Man’s Sky with the original June 21 release date. However, stores were informed that the release date is no longer correct and that they should cover it up with a “Coming Soon” label

 

[ThatsMytrunks]

That's a bummer, but I'm alright with it. Take your time and make it amazing.

 

[Mobile Suit Gooch]

Fine by me.

 

[TheSpoiler]

See you in 2017.

 

[Warnen]

Any chance psn would refund preorders if delayed a while? Kinda regretting my order lol

 

[KINGofCRA5H]

oh come the fuck on.

 

[JMY86]

This would not surprise me at all. I just don't see any way that this game lives up to the hype. I am still looking forward to it though.

 

[BennyBlanco]

Not surprised at all

 

[Bsigg12]

Welp...

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

Oh, 2016. You slay me.

 

[thehillissilent]

I'm actually okay with this.

 

[xxracerxx]

That's cool, I can wait.

 

[hughesta]

Another E3 with a five minute NMS section woooo

 

[IcyRhythms]

No Man's Buy needed to be delayed. They need a lot of extra content to make it a worthwhile $60 purchase.

 

[Kindekuma]

Fudge.

Well, at least it won't pull a Mighty No. 9. Right?

Spoiler

RIGHT?

This game seriously looks interesting, hopefully a delay won't be a long one.

 

[Courage]

I'd guess September.

 

[hwy_61]

Goddamn it.

 

[Boke1879]

a month or two won't kill me

 

[The Broken Ska Record]

Kinda good. June is looking pretty full for me.

 

[Finaj]

They showed off this game way too early (even with the flood damage to their studio).

 

[Alcoholikaust]

Damn

 

[jabuseika]

Waiting for NEO.

 

[JayEH]

Any chance psn would refund preorders if delayed a while? Kinda regretting my order lol

they usually will let you but will give you the whole "we're not supposed to do this but we'll do it anyway".

 

[Cloud Strife]

Nooooooooo
Ah well, can catch up on Witcher DLC in June

 

[Rudiano]

 

[Syder]

So fucking predictable.

 

[Chiggs]

This would not surprise me at all. I just don't see any way that this game lives up to the hype. I am still looking forward to it though.

Nice avatar.

 

[OnionPowder]

I'll wait, as long as it's worth it.

Seems a little shitty as they didn't talk about the release date for so long and then delay it just 2 months later.

 

[BedBison]

They revealed this game wwwaaayyyy too soon. From what I've seen, lots of people have lost interest

 

[aggienader]

No biggie. Polish that game!

 

[JayBabay]

That's not the best news. Only because it was so close to release.

 

[AmethystEnd]

Thank god, actually.

I already have Odin Sphere, Zero Time Dilemma, and Star Ocean 5 in June.

No Man's Sky was gonna be pushing it for me. This gives me breathing room.

 

[On Demand]

Neo strikes again.

 

[III-V]

Take as much time as you need. Just make it worth it.

 

[Jawmuncher]

Makes sense to me. Let's them do one more big push of it at E3 and get a bit more marketing for it. For a game next month it's been rather quiet.

 

[Sub_Level]

Please be true. Every delay makes it more funny.

Even though it released, the spirit of Driveclub lives on THROUGH THIS ARM

 

[Dsyndrome]

Cutting it pretty close, I'd say. Wonder what happened.

 

[The Lamonster]

well shit.


edit: but yeah, a lot of people called this.

 

[Hip Hop]

We haven't had anything like this in gaming, so I'm okay with a new date so they can totally do it right.

 

[Blackleg-sanji1]

No Man's Buy needed to be delayed. They need a lot of extra content to make it a worthwhile $60 purchase.

Wow, love No man sky threads

 

[Kayo Police]

2017 it is then.

 

[ryan299]

Honestly it's ridiculous at this point. Surprised so many people seem to be okay with it.

 

[Kaako]

a month or two won't kill me

Yup yup. Take the extra time to make sure they're releasing the best iteration they can for launch.

 

[suddenlyissoon]

Closer to the PSVR/Neo launch then I guess.

 

[jdstorm]

Seems like Sony wants to launch this with PSVR as the flagship game. Which makes a ton of sense.

Also yay. One less June game for Mirrors Edge to compete with

 

[dugdug]

Of course it's been delayed: it's published by Sony.

 

[GravityInsanity]

 

[GeoramA]

Good news for Star Ocean...

Dammit, it was so close

 

[Schryver]

Yikes. I'm sure it will be fine but still crazy