We have been maintaining a tally of Amber Isle, the Animal Crossing-meets-dinosaurs life sim from developer Ambertail Video games, for some time now. This one was initially purported to land on Swap in late October earlier than getting a last-minute delay to November. Nicely, the developer has now introduced yet one more delay, with the deliberate launch date shifting to February 2025.
A delay like that is by no means one thing that we wish to see occur, however within the accompanying assertion, the developer claimed that the Swap model is not at present as much as scratch: “the island wants a little bit extra prep time earlier than we’re able to open our ports and have you ever all come ashore”. Hey, we might all the time relatively see a delay than a bug-filled launch.
Ambertail and Team17 shared the assertion on social media final week, confirmed by a brand new Swap trailer (above) launched earlier right now. You will discover the developer’s full message and the unique socials submit under:
Hey people! We all know you could have been patiently ready for Amber Isle’s Nintendo Swap launch, however we’re very sorry to announce that we’ll be growing the delay on our Swap port till February 2025.
Seeing the joy across the Swap launch has made this a extremely tough choice. Our crew has been working to iron out the bugs from our Steam launch while making unbelievable strides to get our Swap model to a excessive customary of efficiency, however the island wants a little bit extra prep time earlier than we’re able to open our ports and have you ever come ashore!
At launch in February 2025, our Nintendo Swap model will embody all earlier patches and updates from the Steam model! Moreover, for many who do not want to wait however are capable of play Amber Isle on Steam, we’re a part of the Team17 Fall Financial savings and Steam Autumn Sale so you possibly can decide up Amber Isle at a reduced value.
Our group has been extremely type and affected person with us concerning our delays and bugs, and we might sincerely wish to thanks all to your understanding. Total, we might hate to disappoint you together with your first Swap expertise of Amber Isle that includes efficiency points, relatively than being about assembly our pleasant dinos! The additional time shall be used to shine the Swap port to place out the highest-quality model of the sport on this platform in February 2025. Thanks and see you quickly!
The dev confirmed that pre-orders for the Swap model of Amber Isle will go reside on the eShop in January with a 20% pre-launch low cost bringing issues right down to £20 / $20. There are, apparently, “no confirmed plans” for a bodily launch both, so that you higher snatch up the digital copies whereas they’re sizzling.
For individuals who missed the preliminary announcement, Amber Isle is a life sim sport the place you arrange store on a prehistoric island inhabited by cute dinosaurs. You will be promoting items, making mates, adorning and customising your get-up — you realize, all of the Animal Crossing good things.
We’re maintaining our fingers crossed that this one hatches on its new (new) launch date.
