Halo: The Master Chief Collection delay has been lifted for the vast majority of the locations that were hit with it, 343 has now revealed, as it will almost be getting a same day world wide release.
Originally Europe was suppose to see a three day delay for the release of Halo: The Master Chief Collection, meaning it would to be coming out on November 14th instead of the 11th. But after a new announcement about the collection going gold 343 Industries have now said that the game will now release on the original intended date, November 11th. Yes the delay (as short as it was) has now been lifted for the vast majority of the locations that saw the delay in the first place.
However, France will still be seeing the delayed November 14th release date whereas Belgium will only see a one day delay and it will release on November 12th. Japan will be the only one to have the November 13th release date as the other parts of Asia where the game will release will have the November 11th release.
Here's 343's announcement on this.
"One of the questions we get asked most is about worldwide release plans. The reality of worldwide sales and retail processes always makes simultaneous launches challenging. Some fans expressed disappointment in our original planned release date of November 11 in North America and November 14 in several other territories around the world. We heard you loud and clear, and I am happy to announce that Halo: The Master Chief Collection will be released on November 11 for the majority of our fans around world!"
"There are still a few countries that will see a slight delay due to public holidays. In Europe, Belgium will release on November 12 and France will release on November 14 as part of their typical Friday release schedule. Our fans in Japan will see a release of November 13. Given the social aspects of the experience, we were really happy to get it as close to a simultaneous worldwide release as possible so that we can all celebrate on November 11 and start playing together."
So there you have it, the delay has been lifted and most of the global markets will see a November 11th release. Tell us your thoughts on this news, let us know if you will be joining the majority of the world when The Master Chief Collection releases on November 11th or the few that still has the short delay.
Source: HaloWaypoint
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