The upcoming pixel-art run-and-gun gameTerminator 2D: No Fatehas been delayed to October 31. Developed by Bitmap Bureau,Terminator 2D: No Fateis based on the second installment of the movie franchise and will feature some of its iconic characters, including Sarah and John Connor.
Bitmap Bureau announced the game back in February 2025 with a short but action-packed teaser trailer. The gameplay looked heavily inspired by classic hits likeContra,Shinobi, andMetal Slug, but with many creative twists. Story-wise,No Fateseems to be a collage ofTerminator 2’s plot mixed with some “untold” narratives. And it lets players follow the journeys of T-800, Sarah Connor, and John Connor across different timelines.Terminator 2D: No Fatewas originally set to launch on most modern gaming platforms on September 5. However, it looks likeretro side-scroller gamelovers will have to wait a bit longer to get their hands on it.
Announced on Twitter by the developer,Terminator 2D: No Fate’s release date has been pushed back to October 31. The delay is mainly due to the time-consuming process of preparing the game’s physical copies, and the publisher has opted to postpone the digital release so both versions launch simultaneously. While the game already appears polished, Bitmap Bureau plans to use the extra time to further refine the mechanics and visuals to ensure the final product is perfect.
Terminator 2D: No Fate’s Delay Could Be Good News for Fans
Gamers have grown accustomed to delays caused by technical challenges or internal mismanagement. Fortunately,No Fate’s delay isn’t due to either. As the developer explained, the postponement is simply because the physical copies won’t be ready in time. In other words, the development team isn’t behind schedule or rushing. Instead, they now have extra time to fine-tune the game and, hopefully, deliver therun-and-gun gameplay experienceTerminatorfans deserve.
October’s game release schedule is already packedwith anticipated titles likeGhost of Yotei,Pokemon Legends: Z-A,Ninja Gaiden 4, andThe Outer Worlds 2. But this likely won’t impactTerminator 2D: No Fate’s sales, as it’s a niche title that doesn’t rely on broad mainstream appeal. That also means the developers aren’t under pressure and can focus entirely on delivering a solid gameplay experience.
Fans of the franchise have another title to look forward to besidesNo Fateas well.Terminator: Survivorsis an upcomingopen-world survival gameset in an apocalyptic environment right after the events ofJudgment Day. UnlikeTerminator 2D: No Fate, this open-world adaptation doesn’t have a confirmed release date yet, though it’s expected to launch sometime in 2025.
