Wayfinder will now be released in early access on Tuesday, August 22, rather than Tuesday, August 15, as originally planned, according to Airship Syndicate. This is because the development team is “ironing out some final issues” for PC and PlayStation users. Although the precise nature of the problems ailing Wayfinder at this late point was not made public, users eager to acquire the RPG game’s early access edition have received an apology.
In a statement posted on its website, developer Airship Syndicate and publisher Digital Extremes explain that they are “working tirelessly to ensure the best possible start to early access for Founders” and go on to apologize for the Wayfinder delay.
“We’re ironing out some final issues to ensure a smooth start to early access for players on PC and PlayStation and need additional time,” the statement reads. “This means we will be delaying the start of early access on PC by a couple of days.”
It concludes, “We look forward to meeting you in Evenor this week, and to commencing our journey together with you.”
Wayfinder will now release on Steam on Friday, August 17, 2023 at 10AM PT / 12PM CT / 6PM GMT, missing its original early access release by just two days. At this time, Founders Packs will also go on sale. It is stated that PlayStation will follow this, but at the time of writing it has not been confirmed exactly when this will be.
Wayfinder is set in the mysterious land of Evenor where players will be tasked with pushing back the Gloom that takes over the environment, taking on the role of the customizable Wayfinder. As we explained in our preview, Wayfinder is like “stepping into the fantasy world I always wanted” – and despite the last-minute delay, it won’t be long until you can join us in Evelor.
If you’re looking forward to Wayfinder, you might also want to peruse our list of the best fantasy games to fill the unexpected two days of free time you suddenly have. We’ve also got the best multiplayer games if you’d rather while away the hours with a couple of friends by your side.