Runic Games has revised their estimate of when they will be able to release their eagerly-awaited Torchlight sequel.

Runic Games boss Roger Baldtree explained that Torchlight II would not now arrive before but it would be receiving a beta before launch.

Baldtree said: "The first Torchlight was released in record time, but it had plenty of that a little more could have resolved. We didn't have the resources at the time to give Torchlight that treatment. Right at this moment though, we do have those resources for the sequel, and we feel strongly that we should apply them to make this the best game we can make and hopefully one that you'll enjoy and continue to want to play in the future."

He added: "The amount of time we need to take it the rest of the way is relatively small. The crowded video game release schedule might have had something to do with Baldree's decision to Torchlight II. "Besides, you're all playing right now anyway, aren't you? Or 3? Or 3? Or 3? Or Arkham City? Or Skyward Sword? Or Minecraft? Or 3? Or Dark Souls? Or Assassin's Creed: Revelations? Those are awesome games. When Torchlight II goes live, we want it to be awesome too - all the way through."

Thanks The Escapist.

By Ewan Aiton