Despite releasing a gameplay reveal trailer two weeks ago and a strong showing at PAX East 2023, Deck13 Interactive and Focus Entertainment have announced that Atlas Fallen’s release date has been delayed from May 16 to August 10, 2023, in order for the developers to further polish the game before release.
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— Deck13 | Atlas Fallen – coming August 10th! 💥 (@Deck13_de) March 29, 2023
Atlas Fallen is an upcoming magic-fantasy RPG developed by Deck13 Interactive of Lords of the Fallen and The Surge fame. The studio announced a May 16 release date for the game early this month, but it appears that the developers feel the game is not yet ready for release. The official statement reads:
Dear players, Thank you for the tremendous support we received so far on Atlas Fallen! From your enthusiastic comments on our video teasers online and in person at PAX EAST to the positive previews from critics, we’re grateful and honored to have you excited to play our game.
Our goal has always been to create a memorable A-RPG experience in a unique setting, with exciting gameplay and the option for fully playable seamless co-op with a friend. We’d love to give the game some extra time which will allow us to deliver the best possible version of Atlas Fallen.
To achieve this, we have made the difficult decision to delay the worldwide launch of Atlas Fallen to August 10, 2023. We apologize for this disappointing news.
We’ll come back in early summer to share updates on the game, including new gameplay footage and your first look at drop-in co-op gameplay. We can’t wait to bring you a fantastic experience in the deserted lands of Atlas this summer!
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we head to the finish line,
Deck13 & Focus Entertainment
Atlas Fallen and its special Signature Edition can still be pre-ordered for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, and the pre-order bonus details as well as the gameplay reveal trailer showcasing the game’s combat and terrain traversal mechanics can be found here.