Delays happen in game development and Team Sonic Racing may be speeding towards one, if a pamphlet from the IgroMir Expo is to be believed.
A pamphlet from IgroMir, which is a Russian computer and gaming expo, was posted by Sonic fan twitter account @SAAC_RUS. It gives the game, which is currently scheduled for a winter 2018 release, a 2019 release date:
Буклет с рекламой игры #TeamSonicRacing с российской игровой выставки "Игромир". По какой-то причине указана дата выхода 2019 год. 🤔#Игромир #Игромир2018 pic.twitter.com/JjKa7dNXpj
— Sonic and all Characters (@SAAC_News) October 6, 2018
Of course, there could be other explanations for this pamphlet other then a delay. The game could be getting a delayed release in Russia, or the date on the pamphlet could just be an error. The lack of a concrete release date for a 2018 game less than three months before the end of the year is certainly unusual, however.
Whether the game is soon to get an official release date, or a delay, stay tuned to TSS and we’ll let you know!
It’s a good idea for the game to get delayed. It’s not because I think it needs more development time, but it’s just so that when it hit selves, it wouldn’t have to face competition with Super Smash Bros Ultimate.
Winter 2018 (the season) extends into the calendar year 2019, so both could still be true at this point. Sales-wise, releasing it after the Christmas season is insane, but they gotta do what they gotta do.
I think the game could definitely use the delay to 2019.
I’m honestly hoping it IS delayed… cause there are plenty of us who already have weeping wallets because of Smash Bros Ultimate.