Prison Architect 2, the sequel to the 2015 cult hit, is not popping out this yr as its creators had deliberate. The jail building simulator’s writer, Paradox Interactive, has introduced that its launch has been delayed indefinitely. In its publish, Paradox has admitted that its inside opinions and beta testing feedbacks surfaced the areas that want extra consideration, primarily the sport’s efficiency and content material. “We have to elevate the standard a bit extra to satisfy the requirements we might like to attain with this sequel,” it wrote.
This newest growth comes after a sequence of delays. Jail Architect 2 was supposed to return out on March 26, nevertheless it was pushed back a few occasions in order that its builders at Double Eleven and Kokku might resolve points regarding reminiscence utilization and minimal spec configuration. This time, Paradox determined to not set a brand new launch date. It says it would announce a brand new one as soon as the Jail Architect 2 groups are accomplished remodeling the sport’s scope.
Earlier this yr, Paradox Interactive additionally needed to take care of the overwhelmingly adverse reception for Cities: Skylines 2’s Beach Properties asset pack. Gamers weren’t happy with the $10 DLC’s contents, particularly since they’re nonetheless ready for patches for the principle recreation that was riddled with visible and mechanical bugs when it was launched in 2023. Jail Architect 2’s delay might forestall a repeat of what occurred to Cities: Skylines.
Paradox defined that bettering the sport will take time, as a result of it has “deep techniques that every one work together with one another.” If one space is mounted, different components of the sport must be mounted or adjusted, as properly. For now, the writer and the builders will refund all pre-orders. Those that bought from Paradox immediately will routinely be reimbursed, however those that bought from the Xbox, PlayStation or Steam shops must undergo these platforms to get their refund. Paradox will take away the choice to pre-order the sport fully and can add the supposed pre-order bonus to the bottom recreation as an alternative.
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