Lame news for those waiting for the long-ago promised follow-up to 2008's Mirror's Edge.
EA's Digital Illusions Creative Entertainment (DICE) studio, which is developing the title, on Thursday announced it is, once again, pushing back its targeted launch date for Mirror's Edge Catalyst — from May 24 to June 7 in North America and June 9 in the EU. The studio wants to give itself some more time to polish the game's social features and address player feedback from the closed beta, which, on a more positive note, is slated to kick off tomorrow and run through April 26.
"We're confident that these extra two weeks will make sure the game is as amazing as possible for you the players," Design Director Erik Odeldahl wrote in a note on the game's website. "Thank you all for your continued support and excitement for Mirror's Edge Catalyst. The return of Faith is imminent."
The beta and the full game include social play features like the ability to climb leaderboards, connect with your Runner friends, and more. Odeldahl said the Dice team is using a "brand new online technology" to support these features, and wants them to work "flawlessly" when the game arrives.
This is the second and hopefully final delay for the long-awaited game, which was originally expected to launch in Feb. 23.
The $60 game, available for pre-order now, will chronicle the rise of Mirror's Edge protagonist Faith as she transforms form a "careless young woman to a heroine who opens the eyes of an entire city" and fights against the oppression of the ruling elite. Players will be able to explore the vast city of Glass — from its skyscrapers to its "mysterious" underground tunnels.