Fanatical Store Page Says April 29th Release

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Just like it says on the tin, the (reputable) key seller Fanatical has the release date as April 29th on their store page.

https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/battletech

Perhaps it is wrong or means nothing, but I figured it was no less worthy of attention than the theory crafting threads. :D

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The funny thing is I clicked on the store page with the idea that they might have glitched out and mentioned the release date - but, all the while, I had a "yeah, right...like that's gonna happen" voice in the back of my head.
 
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So close now : )
 

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24th of april. Promise there is going to be atleast 1 month from release date announcement to release.
I'm leaning towards 19th or 26th myself. Steam usually likes Tuesday or Thursday but paradox (as the publisher) has been leaning more towards Thursday releases. See Waking the Tiger DLC or Surviving Mars
 

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As unlikely as it is, I'm hoping for release on April 1st or 2nd so I can waste my entire spring break playing it. I know it probably won't happen, but a man can dream dammit!
 

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I could have sworn there was already a thread about an April 8 release date? I believe someone even had a screenshot.
 

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As unlikely as it is, I'm hoping for release on April 1st or 2nd so I can waste my entire spring break playing it. I know it probably won't happen, but a man can dream dammit!
It isn't 'unlikely' or 'probably won't,' though. It will absolutely not under any circumstances happen on the first. The 2nd is only impossible, rather than completely impossible.
 

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I bet we will get our release date next week, Paradox I am sure has been focusing on the launch of the mars game, so after the release etc, they will move on to the upcoming release of Battletech.
 

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Guys just brace yourself and prepare for the inevitable April Fools joke, I mean... come on... that's like, baby town frolics. I am shocked they couldn't convince more of the distributers to list April 1st as a solid release date. Just don't get too mad about it I warned you ahead of time. I would say that the 24th was the last info I saw from steam's update package logs. These don't mean much of anything as they can change those whenever they want. The dates at this point are placeholders. HBS hasn't said anything except the month at this point and I feel like they are being tight lipped not because they are cruel but because they sincerely don't want to overpromise and still be true to the vision we all have.
 

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I bet we will get our release date next week, Paradox I am sure has been focusing on the launch of the mars game, so after the release etc, they will move on to the upcoming release of Battletech.
We've got different teams on those two projects. That said, our games newer compete with each other when it comes to launch windows.
 

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Like I've said elsewhere. The last week of April is likely (24th or 26th as has been said - Tuesday and Thursday being the most common release days for games, with Fridays being not uncommon either), barring no further announcements.

And probably best to temper some expectations too, these things often end up delayed a week or two as well, due to the unexpected arrival of new bugs. So I wouldn't be too shocked if we slip back into May. That's a coin flip at that point.

Now it may well be HBS is planning on earlier in April, and not announcing due to said last minute bug potential, that way they don't play with expectations. In which case great, we might luck out! But don't psych yourself out by expecting any earlier than the 24th either. That way you won't be disappointed if it does take until that last full week. And you'll just be more excited if it hits earlier!
 

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I'm still expecting the 24th, but I figured anyone of repute actually publishing a release date by accident is thread-worthy in these dog days of deep and empty yearning. ;)

But overall, the 'evidence' for the 24th seems stronger.
 
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Now if I were HBS, I'd have all the backerkits update on April 1rst with everyones Launch CD key showing "A7r1!f**!$" or something like that. That would be one heck of a prank, and you'd see these forums explode (some with anguish, and some with mirth, and probably most with uncontrollable rage).
 

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I'm still expecting the 24th, but I figured anyone of repute actually publishing a release date by accident is thread-worthy in this dog days of deep and empty yearning. ;)

But overall, the 'evidence' for the 24th seems stronger.

I'd guess 26th, based mostly on Paradox helping publish and Thursdays being their more usual release day.

Which probably works well for people intending to take time off! And less agonizing time at work for those of us who can't take it off between plays, and a nice weekend to work with soon after. ;)
 

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