FFG: KeyForge Delay And New Game Mode Announced
Fantasy Flight Games has announced a delay in the arrival of Dark Tidings but there is some good news – a new game mode is coming in April.
This announcement was a mixed bag from FFG. Delays stink when you’re waiting for a product – but they do happen for all manner of reasons. But on the bright side, at least there is some good news for KeyForge fans.
Hello, KeyForge players.
As you all are aware, Dark Tidings, the fifth set of KeyForge, was originally scheduled to release worldwide this Friday, March 12. It is with heavy hearts that, due to unprecedented worldwide shipping congestion, we must now inform you that Dark Tidings will not release simultaneously in all territories.
Because of the bottlenecks in certain ports, Dark Tidings will now have a staggered release schedule. Some countries will have decks available starting on March 12, as was originally planned. Others will have decks in stores in subsequent weeks, and by mid-April fans should be able to pick up their Dark Tidings decks worldwide. We know this is not ideal, and we appreciate your patience as we try to get everyone their decks as quickly as possible.
In addition to shipping delays, we must also inform you that a system failure has made it currently impossible to discover or register decks from the Dark Tidings set. This is a global issue, which means that even if you are in a region that releases the set close to the original March 12 date, you will still be unable to register your decks on the Master Vault. We are working around the clock to fix this glitch, and we will provide updates to let you all know when the issue has been resolved and you can finally discover your Dark Tidings decks.
Oof. Well that’s going to sting a bit. Not only will these decks get a staggered roll out but there will also be some issues with registering your decks at launch. As in you won’t be able to do that initially. On the plus side, you’ll still be able to play with those decks they just won’t count towards Master Vault related activities. Not the worst thing ever (unless you were going to be playing at a release event). Oh well…Maybe just take some extra time to learn how the deck works before they fix their system. That when you can play, you’ll be even more prepared.
A New Game Mode Approaches
On a more positive note, KeyForge is getting a new game mode:
“Starting in April, we will release a free, brand-new way to play KeyForge using any of the decks you have collected. This project, called KeyForge Adventures, is a cooperative version of the game that can also be played solo, giving you a new way to experience KeyForge like never before!”
Now this is some really good news! While KeyForge is a solid competitive game and has some interesting mechanics, having a new Co-op mode is a great way to get people interested in the game. If you’ve dabbled in KeyForge and bought a deck or two but just never really clicked with it then this would be a great way to bust those decks back out again. Maybe grab a few friends and give this upcoming Co-op mode a go. While the details are sparse right now, FFG does say that it has a both a cooperative and solo mode. So even if you’re stuck at home alone you can play KeyForge Adventures and stay entertained.
Cooperative KeyForge? Consider me interested!
