The past months here at the studio have been hectic, but our labors are paying off. It is with regret that I must make the decision to push back the public release of the Town Square module from April 23; however, the delay will be quite minor. Because this is now the second delay to an official firm release date, and because we expect this delay to be short-lived, we are as of this announcement releasing the Asylum Task Tracker. The new task tracker, visible on the Town Square section of the official website (here's a link for you), offers the Identity community and fans absolute transparency in our development progress. You can now see the tasks we have to complete before we're ready for the module to be publicly available. It will be updated each and every day. The list is not long, and displays all tasks since the tracker was created only a day ago. When all of the tasks are completed, of which none are major, Town Square will be released on Steam and available for play. Furthermore, the new Identity website is on schedule for a release just next week! The new website will come with all sorts of cool new features and we'll be building on it constantly as we move forward, too. With the release of the new website, I'm also going to begin regular Identity Insider releases. These Insider publications will add a ton of very detailed information on key systems within Identity. Delays are unfortunately a reality of all game development, whether a game is being produced by a large studio with hundreds of developers or a small team, such as ours, with only dozens. We faced unforeseeable technical issues recently; however, all of the issues we had have been fully resolved and, as you can see with the new tracker, release is extremely close. As soon as we get some final bits of art in place, we're going to compile a Town Square trailer video and begin showing off the game and environments on our development streams. So to sum it all up, keep an eye on the new tracker (see that link above) and follow our progress. The tracker will be updated once per day as it has to be done manually. Once we get our production software updated so that it can be automated, it'll be a live display. I also want to say that you to our loyal community and fan-base. Delays are never a fun thing to experience with any game, so everyone here in the studio is working overtime like crazy to get you into our world. You'll be in the Town Square very soon and this is going to make the game a much better experience. I'm really excited for our first module release as it's shaping up to be a really fun and beautiful experience. In fact, the Town Square is much more than I even though it would have been early on; I'm extremely happy with what we've put together. I hope you enjoy the peak behind the scenes with the new task tracker and we'll be seeing you in the square soon!

not hyped at all...just waiting for another delay and then ask for a refund.

Call me crazy if you want but I am still having faith on the game. You guys should realise that it is still as close to release than it ever was in the past and just understand that the reason of the multiple delays is for our own experience to be better for the money we paid. Yes I agree that we have been kept in the dark but now @Motown has reported to keep us informed with the development which hopefully he will. The team working on this huge project is small and their also building their own foundation so I completely trust them.

After hearing about a 2nd delay, and regression back to a progress bar instead of release date for specific tasks, I think it is time for me to take this forum off my homepage and will just wait until full release of the game in a few years. I have given the devs enough chances, and now I am done.

Or how about sit down, shut up and let the man speak his mind like everyone else is entitled to? If you don't like his opinion why don't you go take a break and come back Monday?

It is not 23rd yet is it.. I think you should take your negativity and go have a break..return back to the forums on monday please

If you guys hype this up too much and it gets delayed again it'll be on yourselves. They've said nothing about the new website launch or town square trailer and yet both things were supposed to happen before launch. They'll give the same excuse and tell us once again they'll be more transparent with what's happening and give us more media which once again won't happen just like now

The only reason they released the gameplay footage of the meth lab is because people were getting pissed off and kept demanding something. If we have to keep getting on their case about things they keep saying time and time again that they'll give us then what's the point? They keep saying we'll be more transparent, we'll give you more media and everything else yet so far we've seen nothing, no town square trailer no new website nothing and that makes me think they're going to have another convenient delay that will be over nothing. They've had more than enough time, get on and show us the game already. It amazes me how they're happy to take people's money but yet it takes forever to release a 2 minute video, module trailer, new website and said module Itself ??

Im reaaaally hyped! I cant wait to jump ingame man.

Here's a tip, don't give a date if you're going to keep delaying. Can you really blame people for being pissed at this point? I sure as hell don't. We all knew this would happen anyway because it seems to be a recurring theme. You guys make a big announcement that things are going great to get everyone's hopes up and then when it comes close to release date oh look conveniently there's a setback like always. Hate to say it paratus but I can't be surprised if people start to think we're being strung along. Twice you guys have said this is being released on such and such date and twice you've retracted it less than 5 days before expected date arrives. To all of us that seems like you guys are just throwing dates out there and then extending it. The last time you delayed this you said everything was almost done and that you only needed an extra month yet now you've delayed this once again and this time there isn't even a valid reason. Suspicious is the first thing we're all thinking sorry but it's a fair and valid statement

Yep i'm glad i didn't pledge and will refrain from doing so until the game releases.

Way can they not just give a reply to the community? It shows total disregard for there community, lack of respect and it is unprofessional at best. @Beach_Ball, @Motown, @Paratus In my humble opinion its time for you guys to address your community\ costumers. I assume you will be taking the weekend off so where is the promised trailer and website? That WAS promised BEFORE 23rd? Thank you!

This just Dosent sound right ??

Ahh Totalitarianism, It's almost like Communism in the fact that it's still alive, but all of the totalitarian countries still alive are absolutely shit. (North Korea and china I'm talking about you. Moa and Mussolini)

Hello Darkgnion! The first pre-release content players will have access to is Module One, or "Town Square". It's currently scheduled for release on the 23rd of this month! Users will have access to character creation and apartment customization, along with a lot of other social features like karaoke, the cinema, submitting works to the art gallery+library for other users to see/read, chess, etc. We will have two more Modules release later on in development. Module Two will be the SWAT Module which will show off the weapon mechanics during a SWAT vs Bank Robber scenario. Module Three will be the Racing Module, where players will be able to try out some vehicles! The Modules are small pieces of Identity that give players the ability to both test and experience things that will be present in the full game. We refer to them as "Modules" and not "betas", but many people call them betas anyways. Later on, once all Modules have been completed, we'll have a beta featuring the full game world. Finally, after all of that, we'll then have the full release. Unfortunately, we have no dates beyond Town Square's release at this time! ; . ; We'll let the community know more information ASAP!

Hey, I like to make memes, sometimes good, sometimes bad. But I wanted to share them with you. Just post the meme in response to the Town Sqaure release. It can also be criticism or even funny. I hope we can have a little chat until Monday! And please remember not to violate the rules of the forum and post NSFW or NSFL pictures. Have a nice Day!

Welcome to the community baesick Hope to meet you ingame soon !

I couldnt agree more with you

Fucking Ayyy!!!!

I have found Identity's main song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rB3n1rg1ILw

I could understand if they were keeping us up to date, but they aren't and never do despite one or two of paratus updates saying we would be kept up to date hell after all that's why they have a community manager. I could forgive all this if they actually tried to let us know what's happening but they don't, they leave it until the last minute and then say oops sorry. They don't show us anything they don't post anything they just tell us it'll be out on a date and then delay it, they're shit at communication no argument with that. They need to get their act together and start convincing us they're genuine Because right now myself and a load of others now feel cheated and betrayed.

Well you guys have lost my trust and respect, and i do not belive a word you say. PROVE IT OR GTFO!

So, hello People! My Passport just arrived and i am sitting on my Luggage, awaiting till the Gates open to let me in. I am 32 years old, however, my Mum still reminds me to grow up every now and then. I am a Dog Person, i do like Icecream and Oranges. And that's it so far, looking forward to meet every single one of you cu soon!

Your fucking shitting me!! What a Massive Fucking Cunt!!! Why put a date put There if it isnt going to happen AGAIN!!!!!!

So the time they have been making the game they have only been able to complete 6/64 Tasks?... So I guess we will see the release in 2027-2028 GG.

Hello Frenche Welcome to identity Bon jeux à tous !

I don't speak French, unfortunately, but bienvenue and hope to see you in the game!

Well let's hope they pull through for Monday!

Most people here have been patient for 3 years, this is the devs all over. Making promises about keeping us more informed then doing nothing. Making promises about giving us a trailer and new website then nothing. It took them three years to show us a 2 minute clip of busting a meth lab, that could have been done by a script kiddie in two weeks. We're fed up of being left in the dark and then being told sorry we're delaying it again. We're not asking for a miracle we're asking that the devs get on and keep to their word. Town square trailer and website should have been done by now and the fact it's 3 days before the supposed due launch date tells me they're going to drop us in shit Monday first thing

i did buy the founders pack

You will have to have pledged for the Founder's Package or higher to access the modules

23rd of april you will be given a steam key if you have bought the 30$ founders pack. You can use that key to download town square. The game will appear on steam that same day

Yes there is no change in the date its launching on monday!

The first module of the game "Town Square" is coming out on april 23rd In order to be able to play it though you need to pledge for the 30$ founders pack! Prices will go up after town square is released have it in mind

thanks alot ill be waiting for that KEY so hyped!!

Welcome to identity.

G'day mate, warm welcome!

Put it this way: if the new video, website AND module all come out in the next week, we're talking about an incredible, unprecedented turnaround in delivering on promises. But their latest post on social media suggests nothing but more of the same -- another render that won't even be in the module because there's no currency. If they were ready for April 23rd, surely they would finally be sharing at least in-engine screenshots? If it's not in a state where they can do THAT, the date is truly a pipe dream.

They call them screenshots but they are pre renders from Maya\ 3D Max. Ergo not real screenshots but renders the stuff you see here wont even look the same in-game. As when shaders and post-processing effects are applied it all looks different. And way do you feel the need to insult people, did i hit a nerv? Did you suddenly realize you are being cheated? Fact is the only gameplay video we have is made with UE 4 template projects.

idk what drugs you have been doing, or maybe it s just your eyes who need to be washed out:p but they showed some real work, even if u just scroll up on this page. The stuff they make in streams and show on the forums etc is actually real work, you know that? Because reddit had some bad opinions, identity is a scam? there are alot of supporters, and alot of haters, who will see it s not a scam when the game comes out. Enjoy the rest of your day, the suns out gooood here in Belgium ; D also, on monday you get more "real work".

I have a feeling I'll make some great friends in jail.

Grey fox, you made my day.

That would be a very awkward RP... LOL just imagine how bad it would be with mics, making "certain sounds" with your mic LMAO it disturbs me just thinking about it

Thank you, kind Sir.

I vote that Brumafriend gets made a Dev.

Good thinking

Not with what attitude.

See the thing about a Serial Killer and why I think it could be really interesting is this. If they're role playing as a serial killer they should never put that anywhere in their Bio. hell they should straight up lie outright in any bio's they make, The character they portray is just that a character. So in game you could have your character be Johnny Busdriver right. spend the game being friendly. driving your bus. making friends role playing your ass off. But...some nights you take yourself away from your friends, your family, your day to day. you go to a different town, you dress completely different you get your hair done or dyed temporarily. You act how you don't act "at home" you meet people out and about, you gain their trust. maybe you have a spot outside of town. you get them drunk or high )however those systems in game work_ and you take advantage tying them up, trapping them away from home, they don't really know you, don't know your face, the voice you're using now is completely fake till you get them alone. And it's still different from the voice you use "at home" yourself. You take your time you finish them off at your leisure. maybe it's a few "days" in game later of you actively RPing with this person. If you did it well the "Victim" could have just as enjoyable an experience as the killer. then the victim is killed. you dump the body or evidence (which I really hope is somehow in the game. so your hideaway isn't just a blinking murder scene to the cops) and the police find the evidence. A case for them to inspect. They never find you. it goes cold in the months as Johnny Busdriver has BBQs with his buddies back home. Till a few months later when a new case pops up for the cops in a different town, or the same town who knows. I don't know the killers M.O There's a LOT you could do with a serial killer character. I've never once thought of it as just an excuse to RDM. I mean really. why would a killer even use a gun? it's not personal enough for them usually. Just imagine after months of real time of the cops not finding this killer. In game years can pass and his list goes up. the killer gets braver leaves notes, enjoys hearing about himself on the player run radio shows all types of things. Then imagine the cops thinking they found the person and a big uproar happens. But ti's not the guy. It'd be the OJ trial from back in the 90s big following. strong RP. make use of reporter characters, judges, politicians would go nuts trying to spin the capture and imprisonment to their name. But then imagine if they put away a guy and the killings keep happening. In a strong RP server a character could be in Jail for a long time in game. is it a copycat? did they get the wrong guy? Fun times.