'Dying Light' Release Date, Gameplay & Trailer: Truth Behind the Video Game Delay for 2015

Unfortunately, those awaiting the release of video game "Dying Light" will have to wait almost a year to get their hands on the game.

Techland  has pushed back its release of "Dying Light" to February 2015. In a statement posted on the game's official website, the developer announced that the game will be launched "a few months later than originally planned."

The statement acknowledges the excitement saying, "We know you've been waiting on a 'Dying Light' release date for quite some time now. After careful consideration, we have decided to release our upcoming game in February 2015. Since this means Dying Light will launch a few months later than originally planned, we feel obliged to explain the reasons that influenced this important decision."

"When we started the development of Dying Light, we were committed to innovation. We wanted to give you a freedom of movement unprecedented in open world games. After many improvements and months of hard work, we have now come so close to realizing our initial vision we feel we cannot stop before it is ready."

Developer Techland cites its commitment to natural movement and its refusal to "sacrifice any of its potential by releasing too early. "

With the delay in the release, the company "can fully realize our vision of an innovative open world game. We won't need to make compromises or trade-offs on any of the five platforms we're working on. For you, it means an outstanding, original game that makes the wait more than worthwhile."

While delays are incredibly frustrating especially considering the amount of gameplay teasers that has been show of "Dying Light," gamers'll be more upset if they pay for an item that is not of high quality.

If you're willing to wait and want first dibs, "Dying Light" can be pre-ordered for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PS3, Xbox 360, and PC as well.

See the game's trailer below: