Rift of the NecroDancer finally has a definitive release date, but that date has been pushed back to 2025. Developer Brace Yourself Games announced the game’s release date as February 5, 2025.
The game, which was previously planned to be released at the end of 2024, was postponed as the developer team needed some more time to maintain healthy working conditions. “We had to work seriously and compromise on some features to debut in 2024. As a team, we believe in a sustainable working order,” the team wrote in a new blog post. made the statement.
Rift of the NecroDancer Steam and Console Versions Separated
With this postponement, Brace Yourself Games separated the releases of Steam and console versions. So, February 5, 2025 will only be valid for the PC version. A clear date has not been given yet for other platforms.
The studio added that many improvements and improvements were made to the game during this time. Among them:
- “Impossible” difficulty level (not impossible, just very difficult)
- Arrangements that make rhythm reading easier
- Fine-tuning various modes and challenges
- Renewal of boss battles and story elements
- Special musical instruments
There are innovations such as. Much of this feedback was implemented thanks to comments from the game’s free demo.
Rift of the NecroDancer is the sequel to Crypt of the NecroDancer, combining music and dungeon exploration. However, in this game, Cadence, the protagonist of the series, appears in a more traditional rhythm game format.
The game was first announced in 2022. It has been eagerly awaited by players ever since. The free demo also gives players an idea of the gameplay.
Although the news of the postponement is disappointing, it is admirable that the development team prioritizes the well-being of its employees and takes time to deliver a quality game.