The Medium for Xbox Series X, Series S, has been delayed until January 2021
Horror fans will have to wait a little longer for the Medium.
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What you need to know
Horror fans are in for some bittersweet news today, asthe Medium, the incredible looking psychological horror game from genre experts Bloober Team, has been officially delayed into next year. The announcement comes from Twitter, indicating the difficult decision was made because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has affected work in Poland, as well as “the current schedule of other games on the market.”
We have important message to share with you#TheMedium#Blooberteam#XboxSeriesX#XboxSeriesS#PCgame#STEAMgamepic.twitter.com/XbpQUOyJj3We have important message to share with you#TheMedium#Blooberteam#XboxSeriesX#XboxSeriesS#PCgame#STEAMgamepic.twitter.com/XbpQUOyJj3— The Medium Game (@TheMediumGame)November 6, 2020November 6, 2020
While the Medium doesn’t specify which games might have affected this decision, it’s likely referring toCyberpunk 2077, which wasrecently delayed to December 10, the Medium’s original release date. While the Medium certainly looks like it could be an amazing game, especially for horror fans, Cyberpunk 2077 has had an undeniable effect on the gaming world with its palpable hype and aggressive marketing.
The Medium is now releasing onXbox Series X,Xbox Series S, and PC on January 28, 2021. Bloober Team will take the extra time to ensure the game is as perfect as possible, with extra polish and development time showing Bloober Team is “committed to delivering our biggest, most ambitious, fear-inducing experience to date.”
Two worlds joined in terror
The Medium is a horror game that lets players go back and forth between the physical world and the spirit world. Using this dual-reality gameplay is necessary for solving puzzles and uncovering a horrific mystery.
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