Jesse Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Hello everyone, Just bought the alpha today and am downloading now. Curious about one thing. The description of the game say: Xenonauts is a PC strategy game due for release in 2012 So obviously that date is unrealistic considering the game is still in alpha. What is the current target release date? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Xenonauts is a PC strategy game due for release in 2013 Fix'd. That's pretty much it, there's no specific date. The description is simply old and out of date. One can speculate of course. Beta should hit in a week or two (afaik) so mid-late summer seems like a plausible estimation but we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 The dev team is managing a project with no target date? I wish I had that job.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Careful what you wish for. For all I know there is an estimated or desired release date but it hasn't been announced because it's not certain. It should be obvious to gamers by now that these things are wonky at best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mace6442 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 The dev team is managing a project with no target date? I wish I had that job.... They are doing the best they can. I for one appreciate that the game is late and looking great rather then early and been laim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 I wasn't complaining I work in project management for a living, so my mind always has that at the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erutan Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 A large difference is that this is his own company / a lot of his own money... so it's not quite like being a PM for a company, or even doing independent contract work (client deadlines). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Still don't know exactly, we're still on track to release beta this month and we'll see how horribly broken it turns out to be when we do. That'll define how long until release It's been nearly 4 years since I started work on this game now, I don't think anyone else wants it to be done more than I do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusherven Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 When I found Xenonauts and pre-ordered 3+ years ago, the website said that no matter what the game would be done by the end of that year. I bet Chris just shakes his head at his past self's optimism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Live and learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thothkins Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 I try not to mention that. It wouldn't do to have Chris break down. Not when there's a sequel to be planned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 (edited) Wow, I had no idea Xenonauts was that old. Chris, do you still enjoy working on it? Or has it turned into "a job"? Hope you're still having fun!! Edited March 11, 2013 by Jesse grammar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Wow, I had no idea Xenonauts was that old. Chris, do you still enjoy working on it? Or has turned into "a job"? If developing Xenonauts were a sailing ship cruise Chris'd be at the urine drinking stage right about now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thothkins Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Is that what your avatar is thinking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 If developing Xenonauts were a sailing ship cruise Chris'd be at the urine drinking stage right about now. That's unfortunate. Maybe he needs a little sailing cruise to take his mind off it for a week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Is that what your avatar is thinking about? 'Tis the Custom of the Sea lad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thothkins Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 From Blackadder episode where they were on a voyage of discovery, got lost and were at that dreadful stage... Blackadder: Is Captain Rum joining us for this bring-a-sample party, or is he going to sit this one out? Percy: Oh no, he's been swigging his for ages. He says he likes it. Actually, come to think of it, he started before the water ran out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarPigs Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Hang in there Chris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Haha, I'm sure I'll survive somehow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar Pancakes Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Wait...so...what am I supposed to do with all these chains, manicals, PC equipment, and that isolated island that we all agreed to rent?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max_Caine Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Commissar Pancakes: (⌐■_■ ) "It's 1000 miles to the island, we've got a trunk full of chains, PC equipment and we're wearing sunglasses." Max Caine: (⌐■_■ ) "Hit it." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggerwof Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Still don't know exactly, we're still on track to release beta this month and we'll see how horribly broken it turns out to be when we do. That'll define how long until release It's been nearly 4 years since I started work on this game now, I don't think anyone else wants it to be done more than I do... Working Beta was promised/due in October 2012 around when XEU came out...it won't be this month. Prove me wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thothkins Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 I don't think the base facilities show enough giant almond slices. I don't think they'll make the finished version. Prove me wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 I don't think thothkins will be proven wrong. Prove me wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gauddlike Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 I like almond slices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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