Quantum Break Delay into 2016 Confirmed

Microsoft has confirmed that Quantum Break, Alan Wake and Max Payne dev Remedy Entertainment's time-twisting Xbox One exclusive, won't be launching in 2015 after all. The confirmation follows rumours that the game had been delayed until early 2016, sparked by Xbox's Dutch Community & Social Media Coordinator last month.

Shannon Loftis, Head of Publishing at Microsoft Shannon Loftis noted that the publisher already has the "strongest games lineup in Xbox history" in a statement, citing big titles like Halo 5: Guardians, Forza Motorsport 6, Fable Legends, Rise of the Tomb Raider, and "more we'll announce in the coming months."

It appears that the decision to move Quantum Break into 2016 takes it out of the 2015 chaos and gives the game more room to breathe on its own. “With so many games launching this year, moving Quantum Break to 2016 extends our incredible portfolio into next year with a monster new IP," said Loftis.

"We're really proud to be part of the incredible Xbox One line-up," said Remedy's Sam Lake. "We thank our fans for their patience, and want them to know that the team is taking advantage of this opportunity to polish and fine-tune the game to create the kind of standout entertainment experience they've come to expect from us."

Quantum Break will now launch sometime in 2016. An exact release date will no doubt be announced in due course.