BioShock 2 delayed to first half of 2010

To 'ensure that this title will deliver what its fans expect and deserve'.

Take-Two has announced it has delayed the release of BioShock 2. It was due to be released by the end of its fourth quarter (ends October 2009). It now won't be released until the first half of 2010.

"... we concluded that moving the release of BioShock 2 into fiscal year 2010 was the right decision for the product. We believe the result will be a more compelling consumer experience and a better performing product in the marketplace," stated Strauss Zelnick, Chairman of Take-Two.

Ben Feder, Chief Executive Officer of Take-Two, commented: "The decision to shift a release date is never an easy one, especially with a product as highly anticipated as BioShock 2. We felt that it was essential to invest the additional time to ensure that this title will deliver what its fans expect and deserve."

Feder added: "As a result, we will now be launching sequels to several of our strongest franchises - including BioShock 2, Mafia II, Max Payne 3 and Red Dead Redemption - during the next fiscal year."

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