The effort to get the speedy, indie action-adventure game Freedom Planet onto the Wii U eShop has had some very tough breaks lately. Its North American release was first pushed back a week by a console-freezing bug found in review copies of the game. Now, with the revised release date nearing, developer GalaxyTrail has yet to devise a full solution to the problem.
Director Stephen DiDuro went to the GalaxyTrail forums today to announce the further delay:
We received some sad news today: Our patch for the Wii U version of Freedom Planet didn't fix all of the freezing issues. In light of this, we are cancelling our launch for the time being. We're only going to announce a release date after the game is fixed and free of all issues not present in the PC version.
I understand that some fans out there were already upset at the last delay and that further delays would be the last straw, and to them I can only say that I'm sorry. I do not intend to deliver anything less than a 100% faithful and clean port, regardless of how long it takes.
If any of our new Wii U fans are interested in playing the PC/Mac/Linux version to tide them over, we'll keep you updated on any sales or bundles we may be involved with in the future. We also have several extra announcements coming later this month including for our planned character DLC, so stay tuned.
We're sorry again and thank you for your patience!
It is undoubtedly a frustrating experience to have one's work blocked by issues so close to completion. However, the resolve to see Freedom Planet on Wii U still seems healthy with the team, as DiDuro's Twitter remark to clarify his statement implies:
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We will keep you updated on further release news as it becomes available.
[source galaxytrail.com]
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Well, as long as they get the bug fixed, then I'm okay.
I hope you guys didn't delete that demo yet.
Next week: Bandai Namco to take over publishing duties for Freedom Planet, delayed indefinitely.
Aw darn aw darn...at least it's still coming and I can eventually buy it on eShop. Played through the demo a gahzillion times now
The game is fun. I'll get it when they get everything fixed up.
Sheesh Louise.
why not on 3DS?
A painful, but understandable delay, I wonder how unlucky a develloper can be for manage to build a game with a bug that happens only on the customers' consoles.
Anyway I really hope they'll beat this bug, after the preview this is probably my most anticipated Indie title and my pc is not an option for gaming >.<
People saying its the last straw and whining are really unfair and immature. These guys made a great game and are trying to release it with professional standards. I love the demo, my friends love the PC version, and I'll be getting this when it's ready. At least these guys have integrity, unlike other bigger names who are content with releasing a buggy mess on various consoles.
Shame this one's not on 3DS.
this is my most anticipated indie game, these delays are vexing, but i understand.
So, they don't test this on retail consoles before readying a release date? I find that a bit strange, because it could potentially lead to unforeseen circumstances like this. Regardless, my initial interest in this has dropped dramatically.
I already got it for PC but I'll be buying it again for WiiU. And before you ask, it's because I backed the kickstarter so I got the PC version as part of it.
Yikes, hope it isn't delayed to long, sounds like it'll hit in September or October if we're lucky. I might try this out so long as the game is glitch free and gets good reviews!!
Luckily I have a large backlog so further delays don't mean much to me. Hope they sort out the problem soon though!
It sucks, but of course I understand. And I am proud of these developers for doing the right thing and postponing the launch in order to release a quality product.
We don't ask for troubled situations, but sometimes they are the only way for true character to reveal itself. I'm glad I know this team can be relied on and trusted for a quality game.
And I will certainly remember this, when any future games may come down the line.
Disappointing but I will still buy on day one no matter what.
Meh, I can wait. I mean it sucks that it's getting delayed again but at least they are fixing these bugs.
We just can't get any games for the Wii U. Even when developers try and put them out there is still issues. I'm glad they care to fix it, but the well has run dry on decent games to play for the Wii U.
Nintendo should help them out. Wii u's architecture seems very difficult for developers.
On a sidenote: The Wii u is a real crasher. That comes from games that haven't been tested enough (or developers didn't understand the architecture enough), but also from the console itself. Its a shame that Nintendo released a outdated console (compared to the power of PS4 and XboxOne) and it still crashes like there's no tomorrow. In comparison, my Wii only crashed a few times and my Gamecube NEVER crashed!
I can totally respect this, and I sympathize with the devs.
That's awesome of them for working so hard on a system that I love
Well, lets take a moment and be grateful that this isnt published by Ubi or EA, becaus ethen it would have been released with thes egame breaking bugs.
For me, it doesnt really matter how long it takes as long as the final product runs properly. Just dont pull a "project cars" on us. But since its "just" a bug and not a case of hubris and incapability, i guess were fine
@Henmii To be fair, i have no clue what exactly youre talking about. My WiiU never crashed outside of an external HDD error and neither did the ones of my friends. So "a real crasher" is a bit much.
Also, outdated ? Just because it doesnt use excessive hardware that hasnt been put into use for more then shiny graphics yet ?
@Henmii my Wii U has never crashed. I've multiple disc games and plenty of downloads. I bought my son Skylanders Swap Force the other day as I seen the starter pack for £10, he fell through the scenery & just kept on falling, so we had to restart it, but that's about the worst I've ever come across in almost 3years
The release of the single worst Sonic The Hedghehog fanfiction ever made has been cancelled for Wii U indefinitely.
Yeah, I think i'll live.
And by "live" I mean, "I am going to throw a party"
No worries, the demo was great and I'm happy to wait as long as it takes to play this game.
@night
I'm looking through your most recent posts right now... You really hate everything don't you?
I'll be picking up this game once they sort out the bugs.
@MJKOP, Einherjar,
Either you guys have lots of luck, or I have very bad luck.
@night Yeah, you seem to be a real angry and hateful person. This game is actually better than most of Sonic's 3D titles, and is a blast to play. And throwing a party because an arguably amazing indie title is delayed indefinitely due to an unforeseen bug is an incredibly evil thing to say or do. Also for those wondering the game works perfectly in Classic Mode on the Wii U version so I can't see this bug not being fixed within a month tbh.
galaxytrails''@ your not very smart huh?, your only delaying your paycheck. i had everything set for this weekend to buy this clone of a game with tweeks and all the sudden,well its not a big surprise, indie companies are rather new, and wii u is a big step,so ima juzt download the testfire for splatoon and try that garbage lol just kidding galaxy trails, and broz at splatoon headquarters, lets play games, lets play video games made by video gamers.
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