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Iron Man to Ark 2: 15 announced games which have disappeared into the ether
This article highlights 15 announced video games that have seemingly disappeared into development hell, with no substantial news or release dates for years. Titles like Star Wars Eclipse, Little Devil Inside, and Beyond Good & Evil 2 are discussed as examples of games stuck in limbo, some technically not cancelled but facing significant development challenges or prolonged silence, raising concerns about their eventual release.
Long-Forgotten PlayStation Exclusive RPG Still Coming, Dev Says
Cygames has confirmed that its PlayStation 4 exclusive action RPG, Project Awakening, is still in development. Company president Koichi Watanabe stated that the game is "steadily progressing" and "really starting to take shape," suggesting it is still some time away from release and unlikely to launch within the current console generation.
Project Awakening Development Will Now “Really Accelerate”, Says Studio
Cygames announced that development on Project Awakening will significantly accelerate, with staff from Granblue Fantasy: Relink joining the team. The studio is switching from its in-house Cyllista engine to Unreal Engine 5 to achieve "hyper-photorealism." The game's action tempo will be slower and more tactical than Granblue Fantasy: Relink, emphasizing weighty combat and realistic monster behaviors.
Announced, Delayed, Disappeared: The Games Still In Limbo
Numerous video games remain in limbo, with long development cycles and minimal updates causing concern among players. Titles like Beyond Good & Evil 2, The Wolf Among Us 2, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake have faced significant delays and development challenges. While some studios offer reassurances, the prolonged uncertainty surrounding these projects leaves their eventual release in doubt.
