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Ye, ye, just caught that, whoops I'D

53 day delay, so that definitely leaves more wiggle room for possible stuff they're doing.

Aw damn the original release was the day after my birthday so I was real excited :( tho at least this new date is after uni is finished so I'll be able to play it on my own ps4 instead of borrowing my flatmate's.

Also pretty sure that's 52 days not 22, I think you forgot about october lol.

Wow. We were so close too. I understand their reasoning though and respect it. Toys for Bob really seems to be trying to do their absolute best work here and if they need more time, fine. But still, that's a seriously crappy week for it to come out for me, right on the same week as Let's Go. I see others having struggles because it's coming out at the same time as other popular games now too. Yikes.mNot that that wouldn't have been an issue before, I guess.

Yeah, seems so. Oh well.

Either way, it's probably for the better. I might just not be able to get it for a bit. :/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSrbzdXPPZ0&t=0s

I was watching GameXplain's take on the matter, and they did mention the possibility of polishing the game so the amount of data is enough to fit on a Switch Game Card.

I knew it couldn’t have been that easy, was almost too good to be true, but personal whining aside this is actually good news.

I’m glad Activision decided to give their developers more time for once, possibly to avoid repeating what happened with some of their other franchises, and I’m very happy this “honor” was given to TfB.
They have been listening, they have constantly improved their work and now they’ll have even more time to work on Gateway to Glimmer and Year of the Dragon’s feedback.

After 15 or so years of waiting 50 days is at the same time not that much and an unbearable amount of time, but it only means we’ll get a better game in the end.

Off to change the date on my calendar, I guess.

I know this is a dumb question, but if the game is delayed, does that mean the numskull merch will be too?

While I was a little disappointed with the delay at first, I agree it's for the best as there should be plenty of time now (if not more than enough) to ensure the game is completely polished. After all, you can't rush art.

I've read comments saying at least it wouldn't be like Enter the Dragonfly. I think even if the game wasn't delayed, there's no way it would end up as bad as that glitchy mess. TfB had a lot more experience developing games than Equinox and Check Six and I'm sure Reignited has had a much longer development cycle than EtD. Regardless, it's better to be safe than sorry.

i am just happy the game was delayed now we can have all the games on the disc instead of a stupid download code.

I just saw the answer to the question on my last post; Numskull will still be releasing their merch in September.

the to wait till November it's so easy Moreover i don't hurry and i will wait with relax

It's aight. However, I do worry about Acti delaying a game - they'll usually gladly shove it out og the door, bugs be damned and patch it later(and of course put the blame on the devs). This has to be serious if TFB or the porting team literally could not make it in time, so hopefully this prevents major problems with Reignited.

well delay is better then cancelled.

The delay works out well enough for my budget, aside from the fact that it's now releasing really close to Smash Ultimate, for which I have the Special Edition pre-ordered.

I hope the delay involves including all three games on the disc.

I also see another problem with this, when black Friday comes, the game sales will go through the roof with adult Spyro fans. This may mean that reignited will be very hard to get after 2018, hold tight to this game, even if it's glitched. I've had dreams of this happening even before this game was a thing..

I know no one will listen to me, but I warned all of you in advance.

Also tell your young ones not to buy the 25th Anniversary game. I'm telling you in advance.

Now about my dreams, they are just the bare bones of what is going to happen, oh but it is also the foundation of the future.

I dream about playing Neopets on the Switch but that doesn't mean anyone wants that, my brain is just mixing up stuff I read or heard

Also, haven't been Black Friday dalss getting diminishing returns becaude it's every year and Amazon Prime Day exists? As long as it's not christmas rushed there's that sales period to look foward to.

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I also see another problem with this, when black Friday comes, the game sales will go through the roof with adult Spyro fans. This may mean that reignited will be very hard to get after 2018, hold tight to this game, even if it's glitched. I've had dreams of this happening even before this game was a thing..

I know no one will listen to me, but I warned all of you in advance.

Also tell your young ones not to buy the 25th Anniversary game. I'm telling you in advance.

Now about my dreams, they are just the bare bones of what is going to happen, oh but it is also the foundation of the future.

That makes, no sense

Do you think this delay will also push back the eventual release date of the Switch/PC versions of the game?

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Do you think this delay will also push back the eventual release date of the Switch/PC versions of the game?

Most likely, unless they're hiding it as a secret, and on the day of release, it will be on Switch? Very much doubt it though.

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Do you think this delay will also push back the eventual release date of the Switch/PC versions of the game?

Most likely, unless they're hiding it as a secret, and on the day of release, it will be on Switch? Very much doubt it though.

Rats! I bet we won't hear about the Switch version for months, then.

Also, I don't understand why people are saying they won't be able to get the game now, just because of the new November release date. Can someone explain that to me?

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Do you think this delay will also push back the eventual release date of the Switch/PC versions of the game?

Eeeh it depends on when/if they started the PC and Switch ports. For all we know they could have a small team for both working on them right now. If there is a delay, it would likely be a month or two from the original intended release. Like, maybe it was supposed to come in March 2019, but now is going to be late April or May.


The porting process likely won't take as much time as it would for the over all development.

Not to be a Debby Downer but if the base game itself still needs improvements to the point where Activision of all publishers decided to delay it, I kind of doubt they've even considered starting on a Switch version yet. I want it too but I honestly don't think it's going to come out until mid-2019 or later, even if other developers help to optimize it like with the N. Sane Trilogy.

I mean, at this point we could expect anything because a lot about Spyro's development has been a complete curve ball on terms of what to expect, but still.

Did they not already confirm a switch version?

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Did they not already confirm a switch version?

They haven't. The only things that have hinted at a Switch version are:

1) Nintendo's UK website listing "Spyro remakes" the day that the trailer came out, then quickly removing them.
2) When the site updated, a Switch and PC version were listed - however, inspecting the code of the website yielded the results that these listings were just leftovers from Crash's website.

I don't doubt it will happen, but Toys For Bob seems insistent that they want to focus on PS4 and Xbox One first.

You're right of course.

But as someone with only a Switch, I wanna believe I'll get to play Spyro as soon as possible!

One good thing about the delay for me is that I can distract myself from my lack of Spyro in November with Pokémon...

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Not to be a Debby Downer but if the base game itself still needs improvements to the point where Activision of all publishers decided to delay it, I kind of doubt they've even considered starting on a Switch version yet. I want it too but I honestly don't think it's going to come out until mid-2019 or later, even if other developers help to optimize it like with the N. Sane Trilogy.

I mean, at this point we could expect anything because a lot about Spyro's development has been a complete curve ball on terms of what to expect, but still.

That IS true. If they DID start porting, odds are very possible they halted it to focus back on the main game. Although, it really depends on whether the game went Gold or not as well. Judging by the delay, it may have not gone gold at all.

I guess I'll have to tell my employers that I don't need the 21st of September off anymore, lol. I'm gonna trust in Activision's/TfB's decision to do this and try not to complain too much. College will probably be holding most of my attention until then anyway (and I sincerely hope I don't forego studying to play this, but no promises )

EDIT: I had an afterthought. What if this gives them an incentive to release a demo of the first game like the one they put in Crash Bandicoot 3, just to hold everyone over?

https://twitter.com/fromhappyr...7161948161?s=21

Nothing huge, but the grey dragon on the Comic Con poster is now confirmed to be Astor!

I hope they release some playable demos, such as the E3 one. Why not, atleast that will make up for this delay.

my uncle works at toys for bob and he says they are delaying the game because they're redubbing the entire game with alex jones

I’m kind of sad about the delay, but this could also be a good chance for them to “polish” things a bit more, if you know what I mean.

I won’t lie, the delay does make me a bit more hopeful that they’ll release a demo of some kind for the public.

We’ll see Year of the Dragon at GamesCom, so then they’ll have at least one level per game to put inside it if they wished to; honestly would be happy with just Artisans and Stone Hill, to be fair.

Maybe they could release it for Spyro’s actual 20th birthday or even the 21st, so that it will still be a special day somehow.

Also really glad that was confirmed to be Astor, really good redesign in my opinion!
I can already see him rabling like an old man in the first game’s opening cutscene.

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I’m kind of sad about the delay, but this could also be a good chance for them to “polish” things a bit more, if you know what I mean.

there is no reason to be sad at all, a delay is a good thing. now we get all the games on disc (YongYea confirmed it on youtube) and as Shigeru Miyamoto said, A rushed game is forever bad. you dont want a bad spyro game trust me.

So all 3 games are confirmed to be on the disc? Like, 100%? I can't keep up with what's happening!

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So all 3 games are confirmed to be on the disc? Like, 100%? I can't keep up with what's happening!

It hasn't been officially confirmed, but a very credible YouTuber who is in touch with someone close the to project stated that the reasons for the delay are:

• Year of the Dragon is not yet complete (animations are almost done, but programming needs a lot more work)
  
• The developers wanted to put all three games on the disc
  

Although I trust his word, I would avoid getting your hopes up until we get official confirmation, as things could easily change and we could still end up getting a similar download for JUST Year of the Dragon.

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The game's still going to require a day one update, and it was never stated that the other two games weren't on the disc in some capacity. (And even if they aren't, if it's related to space then that is out of both Activision and TFB's hands)

Otherwise the delay has nothing to do with that meme.

You know what I meant. Spyro 2 and 3 wasn't going to be playable for those who bought the physical version and didn't have the update. Regardless of whether or not it has remnants of the two games on the disc, or even the full games just arbitrarily locked away, it wasn't gonna be playable.

I don't know why you seem so intent on defending the decision. If anything, having the two full games on the disc and locking them away arbitrarily would make the situation look even worse.

Besides, with YongYea having a source claiming it is for this purpose, combined with the fact that there would seem to be little other reason for the original patch plan besides rushing the game out (unless Activision are going THAT hard on the used games market), meaning a delay would render that plan useless, I'm inclined to believe Spyro 2 & 3 will be included.

Not that anyone is doing anything wrong, I just wanted to remind everyone to please keep it civil.

Here is a tease of the F4F Spyro PVC. It will be revealed at Gamescom2018!

First look at the PVC statue:



It’s gorgeous and hopefully it’ll be affordable as well.

Spyro looks so cute peeking through that bubble wrap.

I kind of like this more than the first one that they revealed

I know everyone already moved past it, but I’m super glad that they are delaying the game to finish it easier. It sucks that it’s coming later on, but I hope this extra couple months gives us a stronger product overall!

We're getting some Spyro 3 screenshots from Pez!

Sheila:

WOW, Sheila looks really cool!