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[Updated] Rumor: Gamenesia reports Final Fantasy XV delayed to November 29

A source from GameStop management has told Gamenesia that Final Fantasy XV is no longer scheduled to make its September 30 release date. Instead the long delayed title will experience yet another delay, this time to November 29. The source also claims stores are currently receiving new promotional material reflecting the delayed date, with the instructions that it should not be announced before August 14. Gamenesia says the source has been correct on past information, such as the new 3DS release date and trade in deals, as well as the Star Wars: Battlefront release date.

This seems a little farfetched given Square Enix made a big celebration of FFXV's release date reveal, and has already detailed the DLC packs, including a holiday themed one. At the same time though, the game still looks a little rough. Even if it meant a PR black eye and enduring more jokes about the game never coming out, a delay would be far better than jumping the gun and getting burned like they did with FFXIV.

Our own Mike Boccher has been trying to reach out and confirm the rumors, but has been met with firm denial across the board. Regardless, we'll know whether or not this rumor holds water in a few days.

UPDATE:

From Gamenesia

Following the release of our initial report, many GameStop employees and concerned readers contacted me to note that their stores' promotional materials still cited a September 30th release date. It's true that GameStop stores were very recently sent materials with that date, but the date has apparently been changed since those materials were printed and shipped. As a result, the old materials will still be used, but stickers with the new date are being sent to GameStop stores to cover up the old date. The new date is planned to go on display on Monday, August 15th, so an official announcement will likely come then, if not sooner.

From Gematsu

One of the sources who told us of the game’s September 30 release date ahead of its announcement has told us that Gamnesia’s report is accurate.

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