The highly anticipated day-one Xbox Game Pass title, Open Roads, is facing a delay in its release date.
Initially set for February 22, the game will now make its debut on Thursday, March 28.
While delays are a common occurrence in the gaming industry, they can be disappointing for players eagerly anticipating a title's release. This follows a trend of other notable games, such as Halo Infinite and Starfield, experiencing delays that affected their planned Xbox Game Pass launch dates. Despite the setback, the gaming community looks forward to experiencing the intriguing narrative of Open Roads when it finally arrives.
Annapurna Interactive has officially announced the delay of Open Roads, a day-one Xbox Game Pass title, from its initial release date on February 22 to the new launch date of March 28. The decision to postpone the release is attributed to the desire to ensure additional polishing and refinement for the game before its official debut. While Open Roads will be available on Xbox Game Pass, it is important to note that the game is not exclusive to Xbox platforms; it will also be accessible on PC, PlayStation consoles, and the Nintendo Switch, providing a broader audience with the opportunity to experience it.
Open Roads is an interactive movie game featuring Keri Russell and Kaitlyn Dever as a mother-daughter duo embarking on a road trip. The game boasts a unique visual style, combining a cartoon aesthetic with 3D animation. Developed by the Open Roads Team, a collective of developers previously associated with Fullbright, the studio behind the acclaimed indie title Gone Home, Open Roads has generated significant anticipation. Xbox Game Pass subscribers will have the opportunity to explore whether Open Roads lives up to the standards set by Gone Home when it becomes available on Game Pass starting March 28.
The delay of Open Roads has created a gap in the Xbox Game Pass lineup for February 2024, leaving only three confirmed games for the month. Persona 3 Reload is scheduled for release on February 2, Anuchard will join the lineup on February 6, and PlateUp is set for a February 15 release on Xbox Game Pass.
While these three games are confirmed, additional titles for February 2024 have not been announced as of now. It is anticipated that Microsoft will unveil more games for Xbox Game Pass in February, with a likely announcement expected on Tuesday, February 6, although this remains unconfirmed. Stay tuned for further updates!