Fans of Final Fantasy VII Remake and Marvel's Avengers will have to wait a little bit longer to play these highly anticipated 2020 titles. Today, Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics announced that the games are being delayed. Final Fantasy VII Remake, originally scheduled for March 3, will now release April 10, and Marvel's Avengers, set for a May 15 release, has been pushed to September 4.

While this may come as a disappointment for fans anxiously awaiting a remake of a beloved game and a playable interpretation of one of the biggest franchises on the planet, the news is actually a good thing in the long run.

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Game delays are nothing new. The Legend of Zelda franchise is notorious for its history of delays with most of its major console releases being pushed back since The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was moved from 1997 to 1998. Still, delays have certainly become more common in recent years as games become bigger and more expensive to develop. Red Dead Redemption 2 was delayed from 2017 to 2018, and last year saw the delays of games like DOOM Eternal, The Last of Us Part II, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

Delays may be frustrating for fans, but they ultimately result in a better experience for players. Instead of releasing a rushed and mediocre game, the developers can spend more time ensuring that the final product is of the highest possible quality, and will be something that gamers will enjoy. After all, Red Dead Redemption 2's delay allowed it to become one of the most positively received games of 2018, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild went from delays in 2015 and 2016 to 2017's Game of the Year.

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Today's announcements cite such goals as a reason for the delay. In Square Enix's statement, game producer Yoshinori Kitase expresses a desire to "deliver a game that is in-line with our vision." Similarly, the heads of Crystal Dynamics say that they will spend the extra time "focusing on fine-tuning and polishing the game to the high standards our fans expect and deserve."

By delaying these games, Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics are showing a dedication to quality that is promising. The Final Fantasy and Avengers franchises are incredibly popular, so even a subpar release is likely to print money for these companies. Instead of sticking to their announced deadlines, the companies made the difficult but respectable choice to spend more time making any necessary adjustments to their games, something that will, hopefully, be better for both players and each company's employees.

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Crunch has been a huge issue in the game development industry. A report published by Time last year details how unrealistic workloads and hours take their toll on developers who are working to meet deadlines and high fan expectations. Especially in the weeks before launch, workers are often expected to put in 100 hour weeks dealing with last-minute changes and fixing bugs. This, unsurprisingly, has a harmful effect on employees, many of whom have reported physical and psychological problems as a result of work-related stress.

Game delays may not solve this issue completely, but they are certainly a step in the right direction. When handled properly, a delay can alleviate some of the time pressures burdening employees and create a healthier work environment.

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Game delays, however disappointing, are ultimately result in better final products. Though somewhat overshadowed by the Final Fantasy and Avenger's announcements, Bethesda dropped a new trailer for DOOM Eternal today. Fans will have to wait until the game releases on March 20 to make a definitive judgment, but the gameplay footage shown off seems to indicate that the delay has resulted in a fun and visually impressive game.

In a world where games are getting larger and expectations are getting higher, delays for major titles are becoming the norm. This is not a bad thing. As legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto has said, "A delayed game is eventually good, but a rushed game is forever bad." If delays result in better games and better conditions for workers, we should all be patient and willing to wait.

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