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Crusty Mar 17 @ 12:31am

They say "Spring 2025"

They say "Spring 2025"
This Universe or another parrallel Universe ?

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FloridaBum Mar 17 @ 12:31pm

you do know spring is between end of march and june right?

HeOfManyGames Mar 17 @ 3:43pm

Originally posted by FloridaBum:
you do know spring is between end of march and june right?

While you're absolutely correct, I'd agree with OP's sentiment; no way this game is releasing in 'Spring' . In fact I wouldn't be surprised if it didn't emerge until at least Q4 , if not 2026.

One dev update every few months, the most recent of which (this month) says they are 'implementing and optimizing certain features, improving the save system, and welcoming and guiding new members into our team.'

From the numerous dozens of EA games I've followed in the last 10 years, most of what they said in their last post screams 'We're at least 6-9 months away from EA release, if not more'

I lost interest quite a while ago, after finding the game in 2022 and then seeing how extremely slow and vague the development has been. None the less its an interesting case study, amusing to check in every now and again to see how/if they're attempting to keep the game relevant when its clearly still way out.

FloridaBum Mar 18 @ 10:31am

Originally posted by HeOfManyGames:
Originally posted by FloridaBum:
you do know spring is between end of march and june right?

While you're absolutely correct, I'd agree with OP's sentiment; no way this game is releasing in 'Spring' . In fact I wouldn't be surprised if it didn't emerge until at least Q4 , if not 2026.

One dev update every few months, the most recent of which (this month) says they are 'implementing and optimizing certain features, improving the save system, and welcoming and guiding new members into our team.'

From the numerous dozens of EA games I've followed in the last 10 years, most of what they said in their last post screams 'We're at least 6-9 months away from EA release, if not more'

I lost interest quite a while ago, after finding the game in 2022 and then seeing how extremely slow and vague the development has been. None the less its an interesting case study, amusing to check in every now and again to see how/if they're attempting to keep the game relevant when its clearly still way out.

I agree that there last blog made it seem like it will be delayed because of the statement " just give us alittle more time its a slow cook " I also will say they would just tell us if its delayed again. They delayed it last summer till this spring so they arent afraid to delay it. I will still be interested in the game whenever it comes out since cloudpunk was so good I trust this will be good as well. But I am tired of delays and would rather a to be announced instead of getting our hopes up constantly.

cube Mar 31 @ 9:45am

If they were intending to release it any time soon they'd already be marketing it, getting game press and youtubers interested.

DeLindsay Apr 1 @ 7:22pm

It hasn't said Spring 2025 for a while now, just 2025 alone. I think it was around Dec/Jan when that changed so clearly they're no longer that close to release. I guess the one good thing that may come from that is it's highly possible that Nivalis will be a full launch, not Early Access and if it's well polished then it could end up being a fantastic Life Sim.

Crusty Apr 2 @ 12:39am

Yes, so maybe in 2029.....

FloridaBum Apr 3 @ 10:10am

Originally posted by Crusty:
They say "Spring 2025"
This Universe or another parrallel Universe ?

you were right I was wrong. Delayed again with no release window. Wild they delayed it a whole ass year just to delay it again with no window. Highly doubt we get this game this year. This is why they shouldnt give release dates till they are absolutely sure. A whole year and cant deliver. WILD

HeOfManyGames Apr 3 @ 12:24pm

Originally posted by FloridaBum:
Originally posted by Crusty:
They say "Spring 2025"
This Universe or another parrallel Universe ?
you were right I was wrong. Delayed again with no release window. Wild they delayed it a whole ass year just to delay it again with no window. Highly doubt we get this game this year. This is why they shouldnt give release dates till they are absolutely sure. A whole year and cant deliver. WILD

Yup :/

Imo developers should only be allowed to make a steam page and hype their game as coming soon if its max 2 years or less from release. Making the Nivalis page in 2022 and then constantly drip feeding vague updates and non-specific delays is just a bad look for the devs, publishers and to some extent, Steams reputation.

TL:DR If your game has literally just begun development and is 4-5+ years away, dont take the p**s and hype it up like its an imminent release we should all be eagerly waiting for.

Konrad Apr 5 @ 3:41pm

This is one of those games where the devs have gained so much good will from me with the first game that I don't really care if this one is on time or not. In the grand scale of things it doesn't matter if I play it this year or next, Devs take your time and don't burn out. You'll get it to us eventually.

Fizzybean Apr 6 @ 5:18am

It seems like they keep widening the scope of the game. The early clips that were circulating looked terrible but now it's completely different. Maybe it will come out in a couple of years and will basically look like Cyberpunk 2077 hehe

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Nethiuz Apr 12 @ 6:40pm

Spring starts in September for 50% of the planet.
So hey maybe!

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Simocrates Apr 14 @ 3:10am

One man's spring is another's autumn.

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sithlordaj Apr 20 @ 10:35am

While it's a bummer that the game was delayed, I think it's a good call to not announce a new release date at this time.
Of course I want to know when the game will be out, but announcing a release date that can't be kept is lying to people. It can also be difficult to understand how much additional time is needed.

On the other hand, while there wasn't a release date, there was a window. I would hope more details could be provided explaining the change. I suppose it is not typical of the industry to do that, though.

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DeLindsay Apr 20 @ 11:20am

Originally posted by sithlordaj:
While it's a bummer that the game was delayed, I think it's a good call to not announce a new release date at this time.
Of course I want to know when the game will be out, but announcing a release date that can't be kept is lying to people. It can also be difficult to understand how much additional time is needed.

On the other hand, while there wasn't a release date, there was a window. I would hope more details could be provided explaining the change. I suppose it is not typical of the industry to do that, though.

There WAS a release date, Feb 2024 (can't remember the day) and that got pushed to Spring 2025, now it's just 2025.

I agree I'd rather them be ready vs continuing to miss release dates/windows but also it'd put the player base more at ease if the Studio would actually communicate with people with some regularity. I see questions here, Discord and Bluesky go unanswered indefinitely, even ones unrelated to "game release when?". The (mostly) radio silence from the Studio, save a once/mo barely update of the progress, I think is what's irking people the most.

Last edited by DeLindsay; Apr 20 @ 11:21am

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