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Microsoft and THQ Nordic made an official announcement that the Steam and PC retail launch of Quantum Break will be delayed from its initial release date of September 14.
It has been announced in a press release that because of the “additional time needed for perfecting and manufacturing” the PC retail version (Quantum Break: Timeless Collector’s Edition, which features five game discs, a making of Blu-Ray, a double-sided poster and more) is going to be released on September 29 instead of September 14. Unfortunately, the same goes for the Steam version of Quantum Break as well.
Alternatively, many PC gamers will be glad to know that Quantum Break is not delayed due to technical issues. The Steam port, which THQ Nordic is taking care of, will hopefully stay away from the same issues the PC game faced during its initial launch. Furthermore, many gamers are not interested in the Timeless Collector’s Edition’s physical goodies, which also include a soundtrack CD and “premium package,” to be sub-par, and so they have decided to accept the delay.
Then again, though, some have been frustrated about the Steam version being delayed even though there is only a problem with the physical version. It’s been said that the game’s digital release won’t be affected, as well as calling for Quantum Break on Steam to be released on September 14 as initially intended.
Although it’s unclear if the backlash will make Microsoft and THQ Nordic to stick to the original release date, fans’ anger is surely understandable. Microsoft has shared the details for its “renewed focus” PC gaming earlier on, and this may have seen a significant problem when it comes to satisfying PC gamers. Moreover, Epic Games’ CEO has accused Microsoft of trying to push out Steam, and even though there’s no evidence that the Quantum Break delay on Steam is part of this, this move didn’t help the company to get into the good books of PC gamers who are looking to buy most of their games from the Valve marketplace.
Quantum Break is available now for Xbox One and PC through the Windows Store, while its Steam and PC retail version will launch on September 29, 2016.
