Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs Discussion Topic Part 2

[clashina]

I don't understand FG's logic here. Your game is MOSTLY finished and polished, if not totally, and you are prepared to release it "by the end of the summer".

Why not just set a release date? It helps build anticipation and brings attention/press to your project. You gain nothing by holding off on announcing such a date and then a few weeks beforehand going, "Hey guys, Amnesia comes out in 2 weeks! Hope you're ready". Unless you've encountered something unexpected/huge in your game as to cause a delay, announce the damn date already.

Because committing to a date that you aren't confident in and may be forced to delay is leagues worse than giving it that extra couple weeks of polish.