Mass Effect: Andromeda will now release early in 2017, BioWare has announced.

“As we’ve been playing the game at the studio recently, it’s showing us that we’re taking the game in the right direction. But we also know we need the right amount of time to make sure we deliver everything the game can be and should be – that’s our commitment from all of us to all of you,” wrote Aaryn Flynn, general manager of BioWare.

“Because of that, Mass Effect: Andromeda will now ship in early 2017. We can’t wait to show you how far we’re all going to go. We’ll see you at the EA PLAY press conference on June 12, with an update.”

News of the delay was pretty much confirmed by EA back in March, but this is the first time BioWare has made a statement on the release date.

Source: MassEffect.com