Watch Dogs Delayed
In a move that admittedly I’m not upset about, Ubisoft has delayed the release of its highly anticipated, and expected new blockbuster, Watch Dogs, until 2014. I’m not upset about it because it’s one of my most highly anticipated games and if more time will lead to it being an incredible experience then I’m all for that. And with the breath-taking success of GTA V being so recent, the additional time should soften the comparisons between the two games since the memory of GTA V won’t be so fresh in people’s minds. However, the delay isn’t just a ploy as Ubisoft will have plenty of time to make adjustments and improve gameplay whether it’s the open-world experience, game play mechanics or the story line. Below is Ubisoft’s official statement regarding the delay:
“Our ambition from the start with Watch Dogs has been to deliver something that embodies what we wanted to see in the next-generation of gaming. It is with this in mind that we’ve made the tough decision to delay the release until spring 2014.
We know a lot of you are probably wondering: Why now? We struggled with whether we would delay the game. But from the beginning, we have adopted the attitude that we will not compromise on quality. As we got closer to release, as all the pieces of the puzzle were falling into place in our last push before completion, it became clear to us that we needed to take the extra time to polish and fine tune each detail so we can deliver a truly memorable and exceptional experience.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you. We thoroughly enjoy and appreciate the way you respond on the web, at events, press conferences and other opportunities we have to interact. Your passion keeps us motivated.
We can’t wait to see you in Chicago next spring. We are confident you’ll love this game as much as we love working on it.”
See you in 2014, Watch Dogs
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