Amazon Games has officially confirmed that Tomb Raider: Catalyst will not launch until 2028, pushing the Unreal Engine 5 adventure well beyond its original 2027 window. The announcement came alongside the firm February 12, 2027 release date for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, the series' immediate next entry.
Paramount Games Studio has delayed Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game on Xbox Series X and S to September 3, just hours before its scheduled July 23 launch across all platforms. The Nintendo Switch version will also launch without crossplay, non-English language support, or the Deluxe Edition, prompting widespread backlash from the Xbox community over the last-minute announcement and vague explanation.
Lords of the Fallen 2, the anticipated action RPG from Deck13 Interactive, has been delayed to 2024 to strategically avoid the release of GTA 6 and to incorporate additional enhancements. This move aims to ensure the game receives the attention it deserves while offering a more polished experience to players. The delay pushes the release beyond the initial timeframe, now targeting a 2024 launch on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.
Bayonetta 4, initially slated for September, has been delayed to Q1 2024 to evade the crowded September gaming market. This move aims to give the game a clearer launch window, avoiding direct competition with heavy hitters like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Starfield. Fans will now have to wait a bit longer for the witch's return.
No Rest for the Wicked, the highly anticipated action RPG, faces an Xbox release delay due to optimization challenges with the Xbox Series S. Developer Universal Studios Hollywood Hub cites the console's limitations, particularly its 10 GBs of shared memory. The game is still set to launch on PS5 in October for its 1.0 version.
Elden Ring for Switch 2 has finally secured a release date following a delay to address performance concerns. The game's optimization issues prompted the postponement, ensuring a smoother experience for players. With the new release date set, Switch 2 owners can look forward to exploring the vast world of Elden Ring without the previously anticipated hiccups.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, initially anticipated for a 2023 release, has apparently been delayed to 2024 to make way for the highly anticipated GTA 6. This strategic move avoids direct competition with Rockstar's juggernaut. Fans of the Tomb Raider series will now have to wait a bit longer for their next adventure.
Naughty Dog's noticeable absence from the PlayStation State of Play has left fans worried about the status of Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, with no launch window in sight. The sci-fi title, announced in 2024, promises to be the studio's most ambitious project yet. The lack of update fuels concerns about the game's development timeline.
Fable's delay to February 2027 is a prudent decision by Playground Games and Microsoft, ensuring the game's standalone success. However, this move leaves a notable gap in the 2026 lineup, particularly for PC players awaiting a major title to counterbalance GTA 6's November 19th console release. As the gaming community awaits, Fable's upcoming reveal at the Xbox Showcase on June 7th promises to keep anticipation alive.
The highly anticipated Fable reboot by Playground Games has been delayed to February 2027, likely to avoid competition with Grand Theft Auto VI, set to release in November 2026. Xbox stated the delay ensures Fable "can have the dedicated moment it deserves." The move comes after April reports of Playground Games worrying about GTA 6's impact.
