Reclaim the Fame Release Delay | An Unfortunate Update

This is not the announcement we wanted to be writing today...

First of all, we are deeply sorry to everyone who has been waiting for Reclaim the Fame and expected to finally play it today. We know how frustrating another delay must be, especially after we announced a clear release date and spent the last few weeks counting down together with you.

We want to be completely transparent about what is happening:

The game is finished and ready for release.

This delay is not caused by unfinished development, a last-minute technical problem, or anything else that needs to be fixed on our side. Our release build is currently stuck in Steam’s review process.

Unfortunately, the review has still not been completed successfully. The issue appears to have resulted from the reviewer not progressing far enough into the game to properly review the relevant content. We have contacted Steam, explained the situation, and are currently waiting for either an answer or the approval required to release the game.

Until Steam responds and approves the build, they simply do not allow us to release it.

At the moment, we expect the delay to last at least a couple more days. However, we cannot give you another exact date because the situation is now entirely outside our control. Steam may approve it sooner, or they may keep us waiting longer. We would rather be honest with you than announce another date that we may once again be prevented from keeping.

We will not pretend that we are not upset. We worked around the clock to make sure everything was finished, tested, and ready for August 3rd. Delivered the final build a month ago. Watching the release get blocked at the final door by something we cannot control is incredibly painful and frustrating for us. Wifey Bunny couldn't stop crying all day out of anger and despair.

Still, that frustration should not fall on you.

You supported us, wishlisted the game, followed our updates, shared our work, and trusted the release date we gave you. We are genuinely sorry that you are being made to wait longer.

The game is not cancelled, and it has not been delayed because it is unfinished. It is sitting there fully dressed, suitcase packed, waiting for Steam to finally open the door.

The moment we receive approval, we will immediately share the news and move forward with the release. Until then, we will continue contacting Steam and doing everything within our power to resolve this as quickly as possible.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support through yet another obstacle. It genuinely means more to us than we can put into words.

Reclaim the Fame is coming.

We just need Steam to let it through the door.

With love, Vertex Bunny