The explosive fast-paced action platformer Antonblast was meant to be arriving on the Switch eShop next month, but its release has now been delayed until 3rd December 2024 due to Hurricane Helene and Milton.
According to Summitsphere studio head and Antonblast director Tony Grayson, the hurricanes have "directly and indirectly" impacted multiple team members, which have their "roots planted across the southeastern United States". Fortunately, everyone is safe.
To make it up for this delay, a new 'One Blast Demo' will be made available during Steam's 'Next Fest' next week - with a "totally revamped Boiler City", a "never-before-playable Slowroast Sewer" and some other surprises.
As noted above, the 'One Blast Demo' will hopefully be released as an update to Switch owners in the "coming weeks". You can also download the current demo from the Switch eShop. If we hear any other updates about Antonblast, we'll let you know.
On behalf of the community here at Nintendo Life, our thoughts go out to everyone impacted by Hurricane Helene and Milton.
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Understandable. The safety of the development team absolutely should be prioritized over the product. Besides, I've seen enough of this game(and played the heck out of the demo) that I'm okay with waiting a little longer.
Florida is having it rough. First Hurricane Helene, then Milton, it is rough for them. I hope everyone in Florida and other affected states stay safe.
Glad to see that the team is safe from the hurricane. I wish them the best of luck along with all other people affected in getting their lives back from the destruction. Only wish them all of the success possible because I super enjoyed the demo they put on Switch quite a bit
Really glad to see the devs prioritizing the safety of the team members. Take your time and stay safe.
Roots "planted", not "planed".
They had to close the waffle houses. PLURAL! It's a miracle the game isn't cancelled outright after we got double fisted by an angry god
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@thefimm People are dying, and many have lost their homes. If you really think this situation merits a "LOL", your lack of compassion is, frankly, disturbing.
Received this as a mail since I supported Antonblast on Kickstarter, first and foremost glad to hear that the developers are all safe, wish the best to those affected and I'm looking forward to the game whenever it's ready - I usually don't mind delays for way less serious issues so there's absolutely no way I would in such a case -, but it's great to hear that despite all that they'll still be able to prepare a demo for the Steam Next Fest first and then eventually also Switch (doubt I'll have the time to play it myself, but still)!
Rebuilding and getting back to normal comes first. We should be grateful the game is still coming all things considering.
Guys, take as long as you need. Normally I hold off for a sale, but I will buy this day 1 out of respect for your team and to support Summitsphere.
My thoughts and prayers to all Floridians who are having to deal with the devastation that Milton & Helena has brought.
Thanks a lot Bill Gates.
This game is unhinged and I love it, it looks like it's based on wario land 4 with the timer 🤔 I didn't like the pizza time game much so let's see if this is any better.
Definately not first priority. Glad to hear the team is safe. One of my work colleagues is flying to florida today 😬 has been saving for 4 years to take his family to Disney land and the surrounding parks.
@thefimm
What an absolutely insane perspective to have on things.
Because Storms didn’t exist until Humanity came along, amirite?
I'm glad the devs didn't break their backs making the game come to Switch when they originally said they would. The hurricanes, that will become increasingly violent as the earth warms, are horrible.
Plus, we do have Pizza Tower to tide us over.
@JalapenoSpiceLife
If you didn't like Pizza Tower, I can wholeheartedly guarantee you that you won't like Anton Blast.
Sad to hear because I've been looking forward to this far more than Pizza Tower but I'm just glad everyone is safe.
@JackieCMarlow maybe you are right but I will keep an eye out on this one anyways
Wow this game gives off some serious Pizza Tower vibes!! Can't wait for it to release but please take your time.
@JalapenoSpiceLife Your mileage may vary. It's worth noting that while they're cut from the same Wario cloth, Pizza and Anton play a little differently. Pizza Tower's more focused on keeping speed and racking up combos, while Antonblast is a little more slower paced and exploration focused.
I understand. I don't like it, but I understand.
Well, here's hoping they're able to recover. Not one but two ***** hurricanes in a row is horrifying.
@Zeebor15 Yeah, that's deffo scary when the entire state's Waffle House population is shut
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