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Publisher Future Friends Games and developer Helder Pinto have delayed open-world adventure game Europa from its previously planned April 16 release date to a little later—“probably until summer.” It will be available for PC via Steam, with a console release to follow.

Prison Architect 2’s release date has been delayed for a second time, publisher Paradox Interactive and developer Double Eleven have announced.

Thekla has delayed the release of Braid: Anniversary Edition.

Developers G-MODE and Plus81 have delayed visual novel SHINJUKU SOUMEI from its previously planned April 12 release date to May 24. It will be available for PC via Steam and DLsite for 3,990 yen, with support for English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese language options. A demo will launch in late April, though it will not have transferrable save data.

Publisher Curve Games and developer Microbird have delayed single-player action RPG and social simulation game hybrid Dungeons of Hinterberg from its previously planned spring release window to summer. It will be available for Xbox Series and PC via Steam, as well as via Xbox Game Pass.

Prison Architect 2’s release date has been delayed, publisher Paradox and developer Double Eleven have announced.

Publisher Idea Factory International has delayed the Xbox Series and Xbox One versions of Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters from its previously planned April 16 release date to May 21.

Publisher 11 bit studios and developer Fool’s Theory have delayed narrative RPG The Thaumaturge from its previously planned February 20 release date to March 4. It will be available for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG, followed by PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series at a later date.

D3 Publisher and developer Sandlot have delayed Earth Defense Force 6 from its previously planned spring release window to summer in the west. It will be available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam.

GSC Game World has confirmed another delay for Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl will launch for Xbox Series and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG on September 5, a delay from its previously planned Q1 2024 release, developer GSC Game World announced. It will also be available via Xbox Game Pass.

Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer SHIFT UP have officially delayed action adventure game Stellar Blade from its previously planned 2023 release window to 2024. It will be available for PlayStation 5.

Publisher eastasiasoft and developers Softstar Entertainment and DOMO Studio have delayed the Switch version of action RPG Xuan-Yuan Sword VII from its previously planned 2023 release window to spring 2024, the companies announced.

Publisher and developer IzanagiGames, and developer ACQUIRE have delayed side-scrolling, soul-shifting sandbox action adventure game AMEDAMA from its previously planned 2023 release window to early 2024. It will be available for PC via Steam. A demo is currently available.

Publisher THQ Nordic and developer Pieces Interactive have delayed Alone in the Dark from its previously planned January 16, 2024 release date to March 20. It will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and GOG.

Publishers WSS playground and PLAYISM, and developer Bukiri Clock have delayed the first episode of episodic science-fiction horror adventure game Boyhood’s End from its previously planned fall 2023 release window to spring.

Gearbox Publishing and developer Blackbird Interactive have delayed Homeworld 3 from its previously planned first February 2024 release window to March 8, 2024. It will be available for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store for $59.99.

UNIVRS has delayed Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable from its previously planned winter 2023 release window to the latter half of 2024. It will be available for Quest 3, Quest 2, and Quest Pro.

Publisher People Can Fly and developer Incuvo have delayed Bulletstorm VR from its previously announced December 14, 2023 release date to January 18, 2024. It will be available for PlayStation VR2, PC via Steam, and Quest.

Publisher 11 bit studios and developer Fool’s Theory have delayed narrative RPG The Thaumaturge from its previously planned December 5 release date to February 20, 2024. It will be available for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG, followed by PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series at a later date.

Publisher MyTona and developer Fntastic have delayed the PC (Steam) version open-world survival massively multiplayer online game The Day Before from its previously planned November 10 release date to December 7, as well as announced that it will launch as an Early Access release for $39.99. The price will change to $49.99 for the full release.

Kinetic Games has delayed the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions of cooperative psychological horror game Phasmophobia from its previously planned October release window to an unannounced date.

Publisher Skydance Interactive and developer Endeavor One have delayed Arashi: Castles of Sin – Final Cut from its previously planned November 16 release date to December 5. It will be available for PlayStation VR2 via PlayStation Store, PC via Steam, and Quest 2 and Quest 3 via Oculus Store.

Publisher Nacon and developer Brave Lamb Studio have delayed real-time strategy / survival management game War Hospital from its previously planned October 26 release date to early 2024. It will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.

Publisher Warner Bros. Games has delayed Batman: Arkham Trilogy from its previously planned October 13 release date to December 1. It will be available for Switch.

Publisher BEEP and developer RS34 have delayed vertical scrolling shoot ’em up Radirgy 2 from its previously planned December 7, 2023 release date to March 28, 2024 in Japan. It will be available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch.

Publisher Paradox Interactive and developer Colossal Order have delayed the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions of Cities: Skylines II from their previously planned October 24 release date to spring 2024. The PC version will still launch via Steam on October 24 as planned.

Publisher Fellow Traveller and developer sunset visitor have delayed “hyper-cinematic narrative adventure” game 1000xRESIST from its previously planned 2023 release window to Q1 2024. It will be available for Switch and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Store.

Publisher Focus Entertainment and developer DON’T NOD have delayed ghost-hunting action RPG Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden from its previously planned November 7, 2023 release date to February 13, 2024. It will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam.

City Connection has delayed WiZmans World Re:Try from its previously planned 2023 release window to 2024, the publisher announced during a Tokyo Game Show 2023 stage event. It will be available for multiple platforms.

LeftOver has released the second trailer for arcade-style 3D shoot ’em up Asura The Striker, as well as announced a delay to 2024 from its previously planned 2023 release window. It will be available for PC via Steam. A demo is coming soon.

CFK has delayed the Switch version of TALESshop-developed romance visual novel Some Some Convenience Store from its previously planned 2023 release window to spring 2024.

D-Pad Studio has delayed the PC version of Savant: Ascent REMIX from its previously planned September 15 release date to September 29. It will be available via Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Store. PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, iOS, and Android versions are due out at a later date.

GROUND Game Atelier has delayed The Time I Have Left, its time-driven exploration game with RPG elements, from its previously planned 2023 release window to 2024, as well as released a new trailer at Gamescom 2023. It will be available for PC via Steam.

Kinetic Games has delayed the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions of cooperative psychological horror game Phasmophobia from its previously planned August release window to the week leading up to Halloween in October.

GSC Game World has delayed S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl from its previously planned 2023 release window to Q1 2024. It will be available for Xbox Series and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, as well as Xbox Game Pass.

Publisher Future Friends Games and developer Helder Pinto have delayed open-world adventure game Europa from its previously planned 2023 release window to 2024. It will be available for PC via Steam, followed by consoles at a later date. A demo is now available.

Publisher Quantic Dream and developer Sand Door Studio have delayed hack-and-slash action game Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior from its previously planned 2023 release window to early 2024, the companies announced as part of Gamescom 2023: Opening Night Live. It will be available for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.

Gearbox Publishing and developer Heart Machine have delayed the Early Access launch of roguelite action adventure game Hyper Light Breaker from its previously planned fall 2023 release window to early 2024. It will be available for PC via Steam.

PLAYISM will publish Silver Lining Studio-developed storytelling puzzle adventure game The Star Named EOS when it launches for PC via Steam in 2024, the company announced. The release is a delay from its previously planned 2023 release window. It will support English, Japanese, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Korean, and Russian language options.

Publisher Kepler Interactive and developer Ironwood Studios have delayed Pacific Drive from its previously planned 2023 release window to early 2024. It will be available for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.

Dragami Games has delayed the Lollipop Chainsaw remake from its previously planned 2023 release window to summer 2024, as well as announced its official title to be Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP. Platforms were not unannounced.

Publisher WSS playground and developer Bukiri Clock have delayed the first episode of episodic science-fiction horror adventure game from its previously planned August release window to this fall.

Voltage has delayed otome visual novel fan disc even if TEMPEST Dawning Connections from its previously planned summer release window to October 26. It will be available for Switch worldwide.