Mighty No 9 Delay To Q1 2016 Confirmed, And Comcept Explains Why

After the long silence, we finally have a confirmation that Mighty No 9 has been delayed, as well as the reason why.

Comcept revealed to backers a few hours in advance that they would be announcing the delay at Gamescom 2015, and they would be aiming to release the game in Q1 2016. What has happened is Comcept ran across into issues and bugs pertaining to the online features. What these issues are must have been serious to warrant the delay.

Of course, what fans really hope Comcept would do is improve the visuals. However, there was no indication of such in this update. So, unless the studio is secretly planning to spend this time for that reason, there probably will be no change in that department.

Comcept also pointed out only half of respondents answered their platform survey, and of course this would have made timely reward delivery impossible. They will be sending another survey out as soon as the release date has been determined.

Mighty No 9 will be released on Windows, Linux, Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Wii U, PlayStation Vita, and 3DS.

You can read the backer message in full below.

We have an important announcement to share with our backers.

 

Although we understand that everyone was looking forward to playing Mighty No. 9

as soon as possible, a release delay is going to be announced for the game at Gamescom 2015, which is

currently being held in Cologne, Germany.

 

This is a project that would not have existed without the support of our backers,

so we at least wanted to deliver this news to our backers before it is officially announced.

 

We are unable to confirm a final release date at this time, however we will be aiming for a release in Q1 2016.

Once a solid release date is set, we will announce it immediately to our backers and fans.

 

Of course, it is important to explain why exactly the game is being delayed.

As we have communicated in the updates to our backers, all of the core content for the game is developed and in a complete state.

However, there are still bugs and issues pertaining to the online features that are included in the game. These bugs and issues

have a direct affect on enjoyment of the game, so a decision was made to work these issues out before release.

 

Currently, comcept and their partners are working at full capacity to resolve these issues

and fix any remaining bugs.

 

In addition, we have received quite a few requests for additional information

regarding the various platforms that are part of the platform survey we have sent out.

 

We have also only managed to receive around half of the total responses needed

for the survey.

 

Considering the fact that the game’s release has been delayed, we are planning to

open another platform survey once a final release date has been settled upon.

 

We will continue to deliver the most up-to-date info to our backers and fans

through our forum updates, so please keep an eye out!

 

We appreciate your support and patience regarding this matter, and look

forward to delivering Mighty No. 9 to our backers and fans in the best state possible