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Don't Nod's Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, the long-awaited action RPG, has been postponed from its initial November 2023 launch and rescheduled for a premiere in February 2024. This decision has been made in light of the busy end-of-year game release schedule.
The game's delay provides Don't Nod with an opportunity to further refine and enhance it, increasing its chances of success in a less saturated gaming landscape. Despite potentially disappointing fans, the wait is relatively short, as the game will be available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S starting February 13, 2024.
The highly anticipated release of Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, a story-driven action RPG developed by the renowned studio Don't Nod and published by Focus Entertainment, has experienced an unexpected delay. Unveiled at The Game Awards 2022, the game quickly caught the attention of many viewers.
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden offers a diverse range of gameplay options in an intriguing world full of choices. With two central protagonists, Red Mac Raith and his late lover, Antea Duarte, players embark on a relentless battle against the countless undead entities that haunt the landscape of North America's New Eden. Players have the opportunity to control both characters, seamlessly combining Red's arsenal of weapons including a rifle, sword, and firebane, with Antea's supernatural abilities. This unique approach allows for fluid combat and the blending of different fighting styles, incorporating Red's physical prowess and Antea's ethereal attacks.
After the announcement at The Game Awards, the gaming community eagerly anticipated the release of Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden in 2023. However, it has now been confirmed that the game's launch date has been shifted from November 7, 2023, to February 13, 2024. Oskar Guilbert, CEO of Don't Nod, and John Bert, Managing Director of Focus Entertainment, have clarified that this decision was made due to the overcrowded release calendar at the end of the year for both PCs and consoles. They believe that launching the game during a less congested period will provide it with a better opportunity to shine in the gaming landscape.
Don't Nod Entertainment's decision to delay the release of Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is understandable, given the abundance of heavyweight game releases in November 2023, such as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Like a Dragon Gaiden, and Persona 5 Tactica. This strategic move allows for a less crowded gaming environment.
Importantly, the delayed release gives Don't Nod the opportunity to further refine Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden before its official launch. While this decision may disappoint some fans eagerly anticipating the November release, it's worth noting that the delay is relatively short, spanning only about four months.
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden releases on February 13, 2024, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Source: Don't Nod
