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Kingdom Hearts 3 Will Launch in 2018!

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Published on July 15, 2017 @ 09:02 pm
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After the reveal of Toy Story for Kingdom Hearts 3, Square Enix confirmed that Kingdom Hearts 3 WILL RELEASE IN 2018!

The exciting announcement occured at D23 after a trailer showed off the Toy Story world where Sora will team up with Buzz and Woody to find their missing friends. The world will also feature Young Xehanort seeking answers about the Heart and Darkness.

Kingdom Hearts 3 will also have worlds based on Tangled, Hercules, and Big Hero 6.

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lucky.peic

July 15, 2017 @ 09:05 pmOffline

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Finally, release year

AND ITS 2018:)

U.N. Owen

July 15, 2017 @ 09:06 pmOffline

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There's your release date people. Not a specific date but still a date of some kind.

robvandam111

July 15, 2017 @ 09:07 pmOffline

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I'm enjoying the scale of the worlds so far. And there's still more to come.

VoidGear.

July 15, 2017 @ 09:08 pmOffline

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I expected this and I'm really glad. xD

Face My Fears

July 15, 2017 @ 09:46 pmOffline

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I knew it would be 2018. I am all for this!

Sonicfan2525

July 15, 2017 @ 10:22 pmOffline

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SO happy!!! 2018 can't get here fast enough! People are already being naysayers on social media saying "its never coming out" as usual, but I have faith that Nomura can deliver before 2018 is over!

Sdog

July 15, 2017 @ 10:22 pmOffline

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While it was almost predictable, just knowing that within 16 months we'll finally be playing it is too much to believe.

Yes, I'm going to twist it like that and say JUST 16 months!

gosoxtim

July 15, 2017 @ 10:23 pmOffline

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2018 is going year for games

Noir

July 15, 2017 @ 10:23 pmOffline

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Square certainly have a friend in me with this announcement.

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notnow123487

July 15, 2017 @ 10:23 pmOffline

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Now we wait for the famitsu inevitable interview where we get the status of the game and more info about 2018 and their internal dates.

gosoxtim

July 15, 2017 @ 10:25 pmOffline

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[video=youtube;Zy4uiiy0qgA]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zy4uiiy0qgA[/video]

2018 here we come

Sdog

July 15, 2017 @ 10:26 pmOffline

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notnow123487
Now we wait for the famitsu inevitable interview where we get the status of the game and more info about 2018 and their internal dates.


Hey, Tokyo Game Show is only 2 months away so hopefully we won't have to wait too long for more info! Though I can definitely see another famitsu interview coming soon.

Zapt

July 15, 2017 @ 10:27 pmOffline

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Its so weird knowing that KH3 will release next year......
AND I DON'T EVEN HAVE A PS4 YET!!!

Sora2016

July 15, 2017 @ 10:30 pmOffline

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Yeah I called this, but happy to have it confirmed. Hoping we get more worlds revealed more often up till release now.

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notnow123487

July 15, 2017 @ 10:31 pmOffline

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Sdog
Hey, Tokyo Game Show is only 2 months away so hopefully we won't have to wait too long for more info! Though I can definitely see another famitsu interview coming soon.


I thought it was interesting Nomura didn't mention the date at all during the show with how big of a deal it is just to get a year is after all of these years. All the questions are scripted so they chose not to mention it. I assume we'll get an interview with him within the next two weeks. It's such a big announcement there's no way we're not getting a new interview shortly.

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Mewfii

July 15, 2017 @ 10:34 pmOffline

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Lets hope its January 2018...most people will be in too much hibernation and miss it...

JK!! ;P

Rydgea

July 15, 2017 @ 10:38 pmOffline

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I think we all new the release year was going to be within the next few. Still good to have it in writing. I really need to finally get around to the ReMIXes.

robotman

July 15, 2017 @ 11:05 pmOffline

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Please, please, please be released early 2018. It'll probably be released in winter 2018 like all the other main games but I really hope that it's released in spring 2018.

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notnow123487

July 15, 2017 @ 11:24 pmOffline

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robotman
Please, please, please be released early 2018. It'll probably be released in winter 2018 like all the other main games but I really hope that it's released in spring 2018.


Its gonna be November at best. If they were aiming for the first half of the year, they would have made a point of it in this trailer.

U.N. Owen

July 15, 2017 @ 11:46 pmOffline

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Don't know if anyone noticed this, but KH2 came out in Dec 2005. KH3 comes out in 2018. That's a 13 year gap right there.

Chaser

July 15, 2017 @ 11:51 pmOffline

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U.N. Owen
Don't know if anyone noticed this, but KH2 came out in Dec 2005. KH3 comes out in 2018. That's a 13 year gap right there.

13 year gap with 4 fully brand new games released inbetween.

U.N. Owen

July 16, 2017 @ 12:02 amOffline

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Chaser
13 year gap with 4 fully brand new games released inbetween.


I was pointing out that we have yet another 13-related obsession with this series.

Chaser

July 16, 2017 @ 12:08 amOffline

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U.N. Owen
I was pointing out that we have yet another 13-related obsession with this series.

Ah, gotcha! :)

ac27

July 16, 2017 @ 01:16 amOffline

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I'm so excited. I didn't expect a release date/year at all! Was anticipating it to come out in 2019/2020. Can't believe it's actually coming out in 2018!!

Zettaflare

July 16, 2017 @ 01:24 amOffline

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So happy the game is coming out next year. I'm not even upset that we didn't get a specific date, lol.

Though I'm a bit worried it could be pushed back during development

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Angel

July 16, 2017 @ 01:30 amOffline

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Does anyone with insider info have an educated guess as to how far along S-E is in development?

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notnow123487

July 16, 2017 @ 01:32 amOffline

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I think the best part about this news is that worst case the latest we get this game is March 2019. With the financial report about three years, it left us a bit in the dark leaving holiday 2019 and 2020 in the mix. Now we know that worst case with a delay, it's not more than a year and a half Ish away.

edit: For Angel, if they're planning to release this by holiday 2018, the game will be in alpha by fall at the latest. 99% of games go into alpha a year before release. Alpha means the game is fully playable from start to finish.

Chaser

July 16, 2017 @ 01:33 amOffline

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Angel
Does anyone with insider info have an educated guess as to how far along S-E is in development?

My guess is it's feature complete and will be moving out of alpha and into beta where they do bug control and visual boosts.

gosoxtim

July 16, 2017 @ 01:34 amOffline

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Swoosh
So happy the game is coming out next year. I'm not even upset that we didn't get a specific date, lol.

Though I'm a bit worried it could be pushed back during development
i dont think so it will pushed back i think they want this game to come out in 2018 espicaly like they said they want to release game within three years and kh3 is the first plus dont forget they might cut a couple of worlds probally

Recon

July 16, 2017 @ 02:37 amOffline

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I'm so relieved it's next year. Though I think I would have settled for 2019 if worst came to worst..

Nazo

July 16, 2017 @ 02:45 amOffline

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Pretty much every Square game that has come out lately has been delayed at least once. So, when this game does finally get an actual release date, I'm going to take it as "Okay, so it'll be a few months after that date".

I'd like to believe it won't get delayed once a proper date is announced, but honestly look at just about every major release from Square in the past few years, and they were all delayed following their proper release date reveal. So, while this is great news, if KH3 is planned to release Holiday 2018, there's a good chance we may end up getting it delayed into 2019.

Either way though, this is great to FINALLY see an actual release window.

VoidGear.

July 16, 2017 @ 02:53 amOffline

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Nazo
Pretty much every Square game that has come out lately has been delayed at least once. So, when this game does finally get an actual release date, I'm going to take it as "Okay, so it'll be a few months after that date".

I'd like to believe it won't get delayed once a proper date is announced, but honestly look at just about every major release from Square in the past few years, and they were all delayed following their proper release date reveal. So, while this is great news, if KH3 is planned to release Holiday 2018, there's a good chance we may end up getting it delayed into 2019.

Either way though, this is great to FINALLY see an actual release window.


I just hope they have early or mid 2018 in mind so that if it does get delayed, it's still 2018.

Chaser

July 16, 2017 @ 03:00 amOffline

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Nazo
Pretty much every Square game that has come out lately has been delayed at least once. So, when this game does finally get an actual release date, I'm going to take it as "Okay, so it'll be a few months after that date".

I'd like to believe it won't get delayed once a proper date is announced, but honestly look at just about every major release from Square in the past few years, and they were all delayed following their proper release date reveal. So, while this is great news, if KH3 is planned to release Holiday 2018, there's a good chance we may end up getting it delayed into 2019.

The recent delays, such as Nier and KH2.8, were because of Final Fantasy XV's legitimate delay. Those games were done on time. And I don't think any game this year has been delayed to later 2017 or 2018 yet. Please correct me if I am wrong though.

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notnow123487

July 16, 2017 @ 03:24 amOffline

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VoidGear.
I just hope they have early or mid 2018 in mind so that if it does get delayed, it's still 2018.


Cant remember if I said this already on here or neogaf, but if they were shooting for the first half of 2018, they would have made a point of it in the trailer. It's gonna be squares big holiday game next year, or at least plan to be.

Sora2016

July 16, 2017 @ 03:48 amOffline

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gosoxtim
i dont think so it will pushed back i think they want this game to come out in 2018 espicaly like they said they want to release game within three years and kh3 is the first plus dont forget they might cut a couple of worlds probally


I think we are past the point of worlds being cut just to make it on time, I would rather have it pushed back anyway. I really don't want 7 worlds like Dream Drop or something lol.

Soranort

July 16, 2017 @ 11:41 amOffline

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Nah it will release end of 2018.

gosoxtim

July 16, 2017 @ 12:14 pmOffline

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Sora2016
I think we are past the point of worlds being cut just to make it on time, I would rather have it pushed back anyway. I really don't want 7 worlds like Dream Drop or something lol.
we not getting seven world trust i mean it not of question that some worlds maybe be cut becuase they could get stuff done in time plus i do think they want this game to relase out in 2018 espically with they saying they want to realse a game withing three years of 2018 -2020 with kh3 being the first

AleMustDie

July 16, 2017 @ 02:15 pmOffline

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Atleast the year. Finally

But listen, SE is knew for tricks and delays... so , stay alert.

Alpha Baymax

July 16, 2017 @ 03:55 pmOffline

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Zapt
Its so weird knowing that KH3 will release next year......
AND I DON'T EVEN HAVE A PS4 YET!!!


For someone with a Persona 5 avatar, I was under the assumption that you have a PS4.

Sdog

July 16, 2017 @ 06:05 pmOffline

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VoidGear.
I just hope they have early or mid 2018 in mind so that if it does get delayed, it's still 2018.


I'm honestly thinkin the same thing. While it might be wishful thinking, I think they have a summer release in mind with a potential delay in mind in case anything needs tuning up. Either way no matter what happens I feel it'll be in a better spot than FFXV what with the longer dev cycle, more established engine, and obviously a more focused direction and collaboration among Square and Disney.

Unusual1290

July 17, 2017 @ 02:05 amOffline

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It might as well be 2019, because knowing Square, it'll probably be in December.

gosoxtim

July 17, 2017 @ 02:11 amOffline

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breaktheice16
It might as well be 2019, because knowing Square, it'll probably be in December.

well it depends the devlopment they are in

Zettaflare

July 17, 2017 @ 02:40 amOffline

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Actually it could still be 2019 for most of us. If it releases in late 2018 for Japan it will be a few months until release in other countries.

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notnow123487

July 17, 2017 @ 03:18 amOffline

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Swoosh
Actually it could still be 2019 for most of us. If it releases in late 2018 for Japan it will be a few months until release in other countries.


Theyve stated numerous times they're doing a simultaneous release like FFXV

Nazo

July 17, 2017 @ 05:56 amOffline

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Chaser
The recent delays, such as Nier and KH2.8, were because of Final Fantasy XV's legitimate delay. Those games were done on time. And I don't think any game this year has been delayed to later 2017 or 2018 yet. Please correct me if I am wrong though.


This is very true, yes. 2.8 and Nier were the result of all of Square's releases getting shifted to accomodate FFXV's delay. And yes, I don't believe there has been a delay of any of the major 2017 releases. I also don't believe any of the KH games have been delayed (aside from 2.8). So perhaps there is hope after all :)

ghostwarmen

July 17, 2017 @ 02:26 pmOffline

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I am beyond confident that this will release next year. As to when next year, that is very unsure. In my opinion, anytime starting from March is very likely, and as much as I would love a Spring or Summer release, I'm thinking it will release in the Fall or Winter. I think if we get more trailers this year (which is very likely), the date will become slowly revealed, with the next trailer or two maybe having a quarter or season. If the game is shown off at D23 Japan next year, we probably will get the final date then. Till then, I am unbelievably hyped and ecstatic to see what's next on the plate for KH3 reveals.

moonstar_xo

July 17, 2017 @ 02:53 pmOffline

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I could see them wanting to show it off at E3 2018 before its release. At some point after then I think it will come out.

keyblade13

July 17, 2017 @ 03:05 pmOffline

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I think we don't have much to worry about. The game has to be in alpha stage, and they haven't walked themselves back yet from 2018. We also have a tech demo pretty much (2.8). I expect any delay to be small like FFXV. My guess for a date is September, although July 13th would be cool

Oracle Spockanort

July 17, 2017 @ 03:14 pmOffline

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keyblade13
I think we don't have much to worry about. The game has to be in alpha stage, and they haven't walked themselves back yet from 2018. We also have a tech demo pretty much (2.8). I expect any delay to be small like FFXV. My guess for a date is September, although July 13th would be cool


Well, July 13th is a Friday and games do release on Fridays. =D

keyblade13

July 17, 2017 @ 09:02 pmOffline

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Oracle Spockanort
Well, July 13th is a Friday and games do release on Fridays. =D


Yeah I saw that! That would be the ultimate cross promotion

Nazo

July 18, 2017 @ 04:15 pmOffline

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I'd like to believe that whole "calendar behind Young Eraqus" conspiracy and say that KH3 is coming March 2018. That month perfectly aligns with that calendar and big KH releases have a history of releasing in March. But, I also feel that may be a bit too soon. I don't think the game is quite that close to release. That's only 8 months away. I feel like this is going to be a fall/winter 2018 release.

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notnow123487

July 18, 2017 @ 04:52 pmOffline

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Nazo
I'd like to believe that whole "calendar behind Young Eraqus" conspiracy and say that KH3 is coming March 2018. That month perfectly aligns with that calendar and big KH releases have a history of releasing in March. But, I also feel that may be a bit too soon. I don't think the game is quite that close to release. That's only 8 months away. I feel like this is going to be a fall/winter 2018 release.


with Nomura saying stuff like not all gameplay mechanics are finalized when talking about how they're uncertain on exactly how keyblade transformations will be activated, I find it very hard to believe that this game could be ready before summer.

ghostwarmen

July 18, 2017 @ 05:50 pmOffline

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Nazo
I'd like to believe that whole "calendar behind Young Eraqus" conspiracy and say that KH3 is coming March 2018. That month perfectly aligns with that calendar and big KH releases have a history of releasing in March. But, I also feel that may be a bit too soon. I don't think the game is quite that close to release. That's only 8 months away. I feel like this is going to be a fall/winter 2018 release.

Yeah, as much as I would love that, that may not happen. If it were, we'd need to get the date soon, probably before the end of the year. I'm banking on a summer or a fall/winter release.

SuperSaiyanSora

July 19, 2017 @ 05:24 amOffline

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Nazo
I'd like to believe that whole "calendar behind Young Eraqus" conspiracy and say that KH3 is coming March 2018. That month perfectly aligns with that calendar and big KH releases have a history of releasing in March. But, I also feel that may be a bit too soon. I don't think the game is quite that close to release. That's only 8 months away. I feel like this is going to be a fall/winter 2018 release.



Hmm... Not necessarily. March could work, but it depends on how far along they would be. We're in the middle of July now, so approximately eight months could be all they need. It's tough because Nomura's not like Tabata, where you get Active Time Reports on the updates of the game, so we really don't have a clue. All we know is that Nomura feels confident in a 2018 date, and if that's the case, then he probably already know whereabouts in the year he'll want to release it. Of course, things happen and it can always be delayed, but I don't think we'll be seeing a November release unless they're wanting to cash in on the holidays. I think we'll see it in maybe August or September.

Soranort

July 19, 2017 @ 11:06 amOffline

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2018 its coming .. Hopefull for a summee release.

wwinterj

July 19, 2017 @ 11:37 amOffline

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I'm thinking September - December 2018 at this point. Providing it won't be rushed that's fine by me.

robotman

July 19, 2017 @ 01:41 pmOffline

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Hm... If it's released in March that's 8 months time... I think in 5/6 months they should be able to sort everything out, so by January it should be ready. Then they have the whole of January & February to get everything prepared for a release in March. I mean it's just wishful thinking but I would love for them to release it early.

We have been waiting so long, I don't understand why they don't just get everyone on Square Enix to just work on getting it out, it really makes no sense to me. This should be the priority over Final Fantasy 7. All of the team should be working on getting it ready. I don't get it. Anyway, let me stop now before I go on a rant lol.

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notnow123487

July 19, 2017 @ 03:40 pmOffline

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robotman
Hm... If it's released in March that's 8 months time... I think in 5/6 months they should be able to sort everything out, so by January it should be ready. Then they have the whole of January & February to get everything prepared for a release in March. I mean it's just wishful thinking but I would love for them to release it early.

We have been waiting so long, I don't understand why they don't just get everyone on Square Enix to just work on getting it out, it really makes no sense to me. This should be the priority over Final Fantasy 7. All of the team should be working on getting it ready. I don't get it. Anyway, let me stop now before I go on a rant lol.


This game is not going to be done by January. And to your second point, thats not how a corporation works. They need constant revenue streams. You can't just put all of your resources on to one team coupled with the fact of the law of diminishing returns where adding more people will help progress the game less and less until you get to a point where adding more people will slow down the process of the game. But regardless of that, they need to have resources on other games so games continue to come out at a constant pace after KH3, otherwise all of their other work is going to be delayed by a year or two. If you said that about FFXV in 2015 to just get it out and put all resources on XV, then KH3 wouldn't be out until like 2019 or 2020.

vangerme

July 20, 2017 @ 07:14 amOffline

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I was hoping for 2018 release but I thought maybe it was wishful thinking....but hey it's happening.....and I stil can't believe it. I'm still nervous though because I really don't want it to be pushed back at all. I'm hoping November 2018 the latest.

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