The high-speed Sega Genesis / Mega Drive-inspired platformer sequel, Freedom Planet 2, has been delayed on Nintendo Change and consoles, printed XSEED Video games has introduced.
Sharing an replace on Twitter at the moment, the follow-up was as a result of land on the Change earlier this yr, however improvement has been ongoing to make sure console homeowners get the absolute best model. The PC model got here out again in 2022 and has obtained extraordinarily optimistic evaluations, with many critics stating that the sport is an enormous enchancment over its predecessor in each single means.
This is XSEED’s assertion on the explanation for the delay:
“Along with our companions at GalaxyTrail, we’ve got made the choice to maneuver the launch window for Freedom Planet 2 on the Nintendo Change, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Collection X|S to spring 2024.
It’s vital to all of us that gamers have the identical high-quality expertise the PC model at the moment presents—in addition to new and thrilling options but to be revealed. To that finish, we’re going to take a bit extra time to make sure we are able to ship the absolute best model of this fast-paced platforming journey.
Thanks in your persistence and pleasure to date! We all know you’re desirous to return to Avalice, and we are able to’t wait to share extra data within the new yr.”
Freedom Planet, which launched in 2014 on PC and 2018 on Change, was first developed as a Sonic the Hedgehog fan recreation earlier than turning into its personal factor. It was well-received and stays a well-liked speedrunning recreation, with many Sonic fans drastically having fun with the high-speed gameplay.
We additionally favored it fairly a bit! Of the unique, we mentioned, “Freedom Planet manages to rise above and grow to be greater than the sum of its components, imbuing a well-trodden gameplay model with recent concepts and ideas.” And with the sequel reportedly having a good stronger id of its personal, we’re very excited to get our palms on it.