Summary
- Nacon's Terminator: Survivors game has been delayed to 2025,. The community is supportive of the decision.
- Players can expect challenging gameplay in an open world post-apocalyptic setting against Skynet's machines.
- The T-800 enemy in Terminator: Survivors will be an ever-present threat, adding tension to survival gameplay.
Developer Nacon has announced a significant delay for Terminator: Survivors, pushing the game's launch to 2025. While potentially disappointing to many, the news has been met with understanding by the community, who appreciate the Terminator: Survivors team's commitment to delivering a polished experience.
Set in the aftermath of Judgment Day, the upcoming Terminator: Survivors will challenge players to navigate an open world infested by Skynet's machines. Players must scavenge for resources, build a base, and survive relentless attacks, either solo or in co-op with up to three other players. The game will emphasize teamwork and strategy as players work together to rebuild humanity.
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In a recent Twitter post, Nacon announced the delay of Terminator: Survivors, stating the new expected release date as 2025. It explained that the additional time is necessary to fully realize the ambitious vision for the game. The developer emphasized their dedication to creating a deep, post-apocalyptic world where every decision matters and survival is key. Acknowledging the enthusiastic response from fans to previous announcements, Nacon expressed gratitude for the support and patience, reassuring the community that the delay is in the best interest of the game's quality and the expectations of its players. The developer concluded its message with a nod to the Terminator franchise's iconic line, promising, "We'll be back."
Nacon Delays Terminator: Survivors to 2025
Rather than expressing frustration, the community has largely supported the decision, encouraging Nacon to prioritize delivering a well-polished experience with all the features they hope to see in Terminator: Survivors at launch. Many fans have voiced their preference for a delay over the possibility of a rushed release that might require post-launch updates to address bugs or performance issues.
One of the game's interesting features is the inclusion of the T-800, a single, relentless enemy designed to be a constant threat throughout the game. Drawing inspiration from iconic Resident Evil antagonists like Mr. X and Nemesis, Terminator: Survivors's T-800 will stalk players multiple times during the game, creating an atmosphere of tension and dread as players must continually evade this unstoppable force. The T-800 cannot be defeated, reinforcing the survival aspect and making every encounter a matter of life and death for players.
The developer has not provided a specific release date for the game yet, only mentioning that it will happen at some point during 2025. While the delay may test the patience of fans, the promise of an immersive experience has left many optimistic about what Nacon will ultimately deliver.
- ESRB
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- Developer(s)
- Nacon Studio Milan
- Publisher(s)
- Nacon
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Franchise
- Terminator
WHERE TO PLAY
It’s been four years since the day humanity nearly perished. The truth of the event is still muddied in half-truths as you emerge from a shelter to attempt and reestablish some semblance of society in a world that seems hell-bent on eliminating you and the last vestiges of mankind. You are tasked with scouring the surrounding land for materials, information, other survivors and key resources in order to establish a base of operations for your fledgling group.
But you’re not alone. Skynet’s machines are hunting you. They don’t feel anything. They never stop. Ever. Until they completed their mission: eradication of all humanity. Alone or within a group of up to four, lead humanity’s rise from the ashes and unravel the truth behind the bombs, Skynet and the Terminator threat.
Explore the open world to discover the key materials and survivors you need to advance your home base, but never forget: The fearsome and deadly Terminator is out there, hunting you, and a constant threat.
Learn more about what happened on Judgment Day in an unexplored storyline and try to change humanity’s fate.
- Platform(s)
- PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Open-World, Survival
