'Syberia 3' News and Updates: Game Launch Delayed Once Again; New Release Date Set for 2017?
The upcoming adventure game "Syberia 3" was originally set for release back in 2014. This was further moved at least twice, and disappointed fans may not see "Syberia 3" until its new official release due next year.
Game Delayed…Again
Game publisher Microids announced way back in 2012 the third installment to the point and click adventure franchise "Syberia". It was originally set for a 2014 release, which was eventually pushed back to 2015. It was again delayed to December 1 of this year.
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By then, "Syberia 3" has garnered a huge fan base with a very incredible support. However, millions of fans will once again be disappointed to learn that the game's official release is once again moved to the first quarter of 2017.
Publisher and Creator Speak Up
Elliot Grassiano, the vice president of Microids, has stated that the delay was actually due to the immense reception of the game's fans. As the unprecedented excitement for "Syberia 3" was not anticipated by the developers and publishers, changes and improvements to the game needed to be made.
Grassiano said that the developers are working on bringing even more depth to the newest adventures of Kate Walker. They are also said to be expanding the game universe, with a vaster adventure setting for the main game protagonist.
"Syberia" creator Benoit Sokal then released his own statement, stating his dismay regarding the game delay. He himself was disappointed as they wanted to release "Syberia 3" to the market as soon as the storyline has been written. However, he goes on to say that he understands the reasoning behind the delay, saying that it was necessary to deliver the best possible gaming experience to the players.
Game Features and Release Details
When "Syberia 3" does arrive in the first quarter of 2017, it will be fully dubbed in different languages. The languages included are French, Russian, Polish, and German. There would also be subtitles for English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Czech, Polish, Brazilian, Portuguese, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese.
The upcoming "Syberia 3" will offer a completely different storyline from the first two series installments. The design and visual aesthetics will also now feature 3D graphics. This will give the game a fresh and updated look on par with the latest technologies. The original and real-time 3D puzzles and mysteries would be appearing.
"Syberia 3" will be a cross-platform game. It will be available on iOS and Android devices, Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The game is now available for pre-purchase on Steam for $39.99.
