Developer Nacon announced the release of Terminator: Survivors, early access on Steam, has been postponed to 2025.

Originally scheduled for Oct. 24, 2024, the delay is intended to ensure the game meets the expectations of its growing fanbase.

The announcement was made via the studio's official X account, where Nacon acknowledged the disappointment that might arise from the delay but emphasized its commitment to delivering a high-quality product.

"In the long term, we believe this is the right call," the statement read.

Terminator: Survivors was first introduced to the public in 2022 as a cooperative multiplayer game set in the Terminator universe.

The game's narrative takes place after the events of Judgment Day but before the rise of John Connor's resistance against Skynet.

What's In Store For Terminator Fans

Regarding the storyline, creative Director Marco Ponte revealed: "This takes place in a yet unexplored timeline of the Terminator universe," Ponte said earlier this year, "with a completely original storyline that includes both famous characters and new ones, and where you'll learn about the beginnings of John Connor's resistance."

The delay is part of a broader industry trend where developers are increasingly willing to push back release dates to focus on game quality. "To realize our vision, and to make sure to deliver the game that fits your expectations, we need some additional time," the studio stated.

In the meantime, fans of the Terminator franchise can look forward to the upcoming anime adaptation, Terminator Zero, which is set for release on Aug. 29, 2024. The adaptation has already drawn attention due to a significant animation leak at Netflix.

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Photo: Courtesy of Nacon via Steam.