The project, frequently likened to A Plague Tale: Innocence, has sparked a significant backlash among the gaming community following its recent debut.
The developers of 1348 Ex Voto have weathered a storm of criticism since the release of their playable demo. Despite the negative reception, the team remains steadfast in their schedule and has no plans to postpone the launch. It has been officially confirmed that 1348 Ex Voto will see a physical retail release on PS5 on June 4, 2026. However, the digital version is set to arrive much sooner, landing on both PlayStation 5 and PC on March 12.
In a recent communication, the developers expressed their appreciation to those who participated in the demo phase. According to their metrics, the title was among the 50 most-played demos during the Steam Next Fest. The team also voiced their gratitude for the “constructive reactions” from the community while reaffirming that the release remains set for March 12.
Despite this optimism, a discussion thread on the Steam forums calling for a delay of at least one year is rapidly gaining traction. Players are citing severe optimization hurdles and clunky combat mechanics, particularly regarding melee encounters. According to user reports, the demo struggles to maintain acceptable performance even on high-end hardware like the GeForce RTX 5090.
Source: iXBT.games