Kaiserpunk carried a 2024 release window when it was announced last year, but Overseer Games reveals a setback, saying the strategy game is now expected to launch on February 27, 2025. Word is: "The decision reflects the studio’s unwavering commitment to delivering a complete and polished gaming experience that meets the high expectations of the community." The announcement explains the decision not to launch the game in Early Access and clean things up after, with the developer saying it won't sign with a publisher that wishes to do so:

"Our small team of 10 has been working tirelessly to ensure that Kaiserpunk exceeds the expectations of the 130,000 players who have already wishlisted the game," said Danijel Mihokovic, the Lead designer of Kaiserpunk. "We’ve made the tough call to delay the release, but we believe it’s the right choice. Entering Early Access was considered, but ultimately, we felt that it wouldn't do justice to the full vision of Kaiserpunk."

While Early Access has become a common approach for many game developers, the team at Overseer Games is determined to launch Kaiserpunk as a complete experience. "We’re not against Early Access in principle," Mihokovic continued, "but for a game like Kaiserpunk, we believe it’s crucial for players to experience the entire journey in the best possible light."

Despite challenges in finding a publisher willing to take a chance on something truly unique, Overseer Games remains steadfast in its vision. "Even if some publishers don’t recognize the potential of what we’re creating, or are too hesitant to try something genuinely new, we won’t compromise. Our players come first," said Mihokovic continuing further, "and like [Tim] Bender said, I also wouldn't sign with 90% of publishers out there. "