Humanity’s last stand will have to wait
Developer A44 Gamesannounced on Twittertoday that their upcoming Action RPGFlintlock: The Siege of Dawnhas been delayed until 2024.
In a series of tweets, the developers explained they need more time to makeFlintlockthe best experience it can be at launch. We’ve included their statement below.
“We want to update our fans on the development ofFlintlock: The Siege of Dawn. To makeFlintlockthe absolute best experience it can be at launch, we have made the decision to move the game’s release to 2024.
We’ve been hard at work crafting a unique and deeply detailed open world brimming with thrilling fights, rewarding exploration and a true sense of discovery.
It’s important to our whole team thatFlintlockis a special experience, and we owe it to ourselves and to all of you who have been following the game since we announced to make it the most impressive and unforgettable game it can be.
Your ongoing and unwavering support has been incredible. Each of us at A44 Games are humbled and inspired by your excitement for what we are creating and we truly appreciate your patience. We have a lot of exciting things to show you and we’ll have updates for you soon…. “
We want to update our fans on the development of Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn. To make Flintlock the absolute best experience it can be at launch, we have made the decision to move the game’s release to 2024. (1/4)
— Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn 🪓 OUT NOW! ⚔️ (@PlayFlintlock)June 01, 2025
A big year for Soulslike games
Kepler Interactive announcedFlintlock: The Siege of Dawnback in early 2022. From the creators of the popular SoulslikeAshen,Flintlockadvertises thatGods and guns will collidein this open-world adventure. WhileAshenfeatured a simpler art style,Flintlockis taking a more fantastical approach.
Following the Souls formula, the action RPG will allow players to challenge the Gods with axes, guns, and magic. AA4 Games has promised a combat system that rewards creativity with the ability to unleash powerful combos.
Even though delays are always a bummer, it’s certainly understandable when developers want to get it right. With this genre being incredibly active between upcoming titles likeLies of PandRemnant 2, polish is more important than ever.
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawnnow aims for a 2024 release on PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
