Immortals of Aveum, an eagerly anticipated fantasy first-person shooter published by Electronic Arts (EA) under its Originals umbrella, was a standout title at this year’s Summer Game Fest. However, fans will have to exercise patience as the game’s developer, Ascendant Studios, has announced a delay in its release until August 22nd, pushing it back by a month from its original launch date.
In a recent blog post, game director Bret Robbins and the Ascendant team explained the reasons behind the delay. “In order to realize our full vision, we are going to take a few extra weeks, making our new launch date Tuesday, August 22nd,” they wrote. “This will give us time to further polish the game, finish optimizing all platforms and deliver a strong launch. We owe it to ourselves and to you to get this right.”
Immortals of Aveum, EA's upcoming magic FPS, is being delayed to "add more PC functionality." https://t.co/CfdDUFDxss pic.twitter.com/Kvjz6fW6pg
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Ascendant Studios, composed of talented developers formerly associated with EA and Telltale, embarked on the self-funded venture of Immortals of Aveum five years ago. The game offers a unique twist on the first-person shooter genre by replacing firearms with a diverse range of magical spells for players to wield.
Immortals of Aveum is among the first major titles to be developed using Unreal Engine 5 (UE 5.1), and its visuals have already garnered praise for their impressive quality. However, during a hands-on preview at Summer Game Fest, Engadget Senior Editor Jessica Conditt encountered a bug that temporarily hindered gameplay when a door failed to open. The extended development period will hopefully allow Ascendant Studios to address such issues, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable gaming experience for players upon release.
The decision to delay the launch demonstrates Ascendant’s commitment to delivering a polished and optimized game that lives up to its full potential. While fans may be disappointed by the news, the studio’s dedication to excellence is commendable and reflects their desire to provide a memorable and immersive experience within the fantastical world of Immortals of Aveum.
As August 22nd approaches, gamers eagerly anticipate the arrival of Immortals of Aveum, eagerly awaiting the opportunity to explore its magical realms and engage in thrilling combat, confident that the extra development time will result in a game that lives up to its high expectations.
