SOCOM 4 pushed til next year

SOCOM 4 developer Zipper Interactive confirmed today that they’re pushing the game’s release until some time next year.  Until now, Zipper maintained that the next SOCOM would be ready in the fall:  Playable versions were up running at GDC and E3 this year, indicating that the game was on track. According to the statement, the delay will allow the team to make sure the game is perfect.  ”While we’re certainly aware that you’ve been looking forward to playing SOCOM 4 this year,” says Zipper.  ”We don’t want to take any shortcuts. Instead, we want to deliver the best and most immersive SOCOM game we possibly can and we’re going to use our extra time to do just that.”

They may not be saying it, but I blame the delay on Zipper’s decision to add Move support to the game.  A new platform means a lot of delays, especially for new games from AAA franchises.

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