Although no specific date had been previously set, the hotly anticipated RPG sequel The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt had long been expected to arrive on PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 during 2014. Today however, the game's developer has published an open letter confirming a longer wait, but offering the more focused timeframe of February 2015.

We recently reexamined what we had achieved thus far, and faced a choice about the game’s final release date. The decision we made was difficult, thoroughly considered, and ultimately clear and obvious. We could have released the game towards the end of this year as we had initially planned. Yet we concluded that a few additional months will let us achieve the quality that will satisfy us, the quality gamers expect from us. Consequently, we have set the release of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for February 2015.

Dear gamers - we know many of you would have liked to play The Witcher 3 sooner, as soon as possible, even. We’re sorry to make you wait longer than you, or we, initially assumed you would. At the same time, we believe the game will prove to be worth the wait and meet the expectations you have of us. We believe The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will be an exceptional RPG, one of the best, providing many hours of wonderful entertainment.

AusGamers recently spoke with CD Projekt RED about the game, which we encourage you to find out more about in this extensive interview.