Scalebound Delayed to 2017

Platinum Games wants to deliver their "ambitious vision."

The Xbox One exclusive from Platinum Games, Scalebound has been delayed to 2017.

In a message to fans, co-authored by several key developers at Platinum Games, the studio claimed that the extended deadline was necessary in order to "deliver on our ambitious vision."

Platinum Games explained that the additional development time will "[help us] bring to life all the innovative features and thrilling gameplay experiences that we have planned."

The studio also promised to show more of the game later this year.

The notice continued: "Development on the game is going well and we're really happy with how it's coming together. Scalebound is one of the biggest games Platinum Games has ever created: an epic adventure filled with exploration and fantasy gameplay, inventive multiplayer, and action-packed battles on an unbelievable scale--all set in a beautiful and evolving world. It's the game our team has always dreamed of making."

Platinum concluded: "Scalebound is a truly special project that's been several years in the making, and we are very proud and inspired by all the work our team has done so far."