At the time, Sony stated that the publisher had told them the game was canceled.
We remain dedicated to providing our fans with the most premium quality content we can offer, and will continue to look for alternative video game options for the IP."Įarlier this week, rumors were floated that the game was in trouble when PS4 users began getting messages telling them their pre-orders had been refunded. "We are exceedingly sorry to our fans and share their disappointment in the game. "We did our best to work with Starbreeze and resolve many issues that we saw with the game, but ultimately 'Overkill's The Walking Dead' did not meet our standards nor is it the quality that we were promised.
"Our creators and their stories are the core of Skybound, and since 2014 we have worked hard to expand the world of 'The Walking Dead' into an exceptional co-op action FPS," the statement reads.
In an official statement, Skybound indicated that development of the game was not going well enough to merit continuing through further seasons of the game. Original story: Today, Skybound Entertainment has announced it has terminated its contract with Starbreeze Studios, effectively canceling Overkill's The Walking Dead.