Hatch Tales hit with latest delay, now planned for August [update: October]
June 11: There’s been another update in the Hatch Tales saga, with the game experiencing another delay. Atooi now set a new release date of August 23, 2024.
Hatch Tales was most recently slated for March 28 of this year. However, it quietly slipped through the cracks. The title has been delayed multiple times and fans have been waiting for its launch for over six years, as it was previously funded in 2018 on Kickstarter.
In a statement, Atooi explained that it needs more time to finish up polishing. The studio noted how “many layers of iteration, polish, and bug squashing” are needed in order to provide “a high quality player experience”.
You can read the full comment from Atooi below.
Despite our best efforts to complete the final polish of Hatch Tales sooner, more time is needed to ensure the game delivers the exceptional experience we strive for. The last thing we want to do is further delay the game, but we cannot release the game before it is ready. Our dedication to producing a high quality player experience requires many layers of iteration, polish, and bug squashing.
The hard work the team has poured into the creation of Hatch Tales is markedly noticeable in the game. We are thrilled with the results and excited to share the fruits of our labor with everyone.
We sincerely appreciate our community’s ongoing support and patience as we work diligently to finish the game. Thank you for your understanding.
September 24: Since our report in the summer, Hatch Tales was indeed delayed once again. Atooi is now planning an October 22, 2024 release. If there are any changes we’ll let you know, but for now we have a new gameplay trailer:
