Julian Gollop's X-COM spiritual successor Phoenix Point delayed again into December Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Julian Gollop's X-COM spiritual successor Phoenix Point delayed again into December "To get it to meet our very high standards". News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 31 Jul 2019 31 comments Julian Gollop's X-COM spiritual successor, Phoenix Point, has once again been delayed, with the game now expected to launch on Xbox One and PC some time in December. Phoenix Point - which delivers a blend of turn-based squad combat and base building, and has been described by Gollop as "a continuation and evolution" of the the ideas introduced in his classic 1994 strategy title X-COM - was previously given a release date of 3rd September. However, in a new blog post from the developer team announcing the delay, posted by community manager Kevin Hill, the studio stated: "While the development team [Snapshot Games] is working hard, and Phoenix Point is shaping up really well, we now know we're going to need more time to get it to meet our very high standards." The developer also reiterated that the studio's commitment to minimising crunch was one "we take very seriously" and that Phoenix Point's delay was, at least in part, "because we know we have more work than we have time". "We know this is not our first delay, and we are very sorry to the fans who we know are highly anticipating getting their hands on Phoenix Point," the statement continued, referencing the fact that the studio has opted to postpone release a number of times since the game was successfully crowdfunded USD in 2017. It was originally expected to launch at the tail-end of last year. "No one is more disappointed than we are, but we collectively agree that we would rather miss a launch date than ship something that does not meet our exacting standards. We want the Phoenix Point you play to be one of your favourite games of all time, and that means we need a bit more time." When Phoenix Point eventually arrives, it will be available on Xbox One, Mac, and PC. Somewhat contentiously, Snapshot announced in March that it had done a deal to restrict PC sales to the Epic Games Store. Since then, however, the developer has revealed a second purchasing option in the form of the Microsoft Store. Phoenix Point will also be available as part of Microsoft's PC and Xbox One Game Pass subscription service come launch day. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store