You may have to wait a little while longer for the next Lord of the Rings game from developer Daedalic Entertainment.

Publisher Nacon and Daedalic are delaying The Lord of the Rings: Gollum from its previously-planned 1st September release date for PC and consoles (Xbox One, Xbox Series, PS4, PS5) to “a few months”. A new release date will be announced in the future. The reason for the delay is quality assurance and control.

“First of all, we would like to thank all of you for your patience and support so far. Over the last years, our team has been working hard to bring you a remarkable story in a breathtaking world, filled with magic and wonder.

We are dedicated to meeting our community’s expectations and uncovering the untold story of Gollum in a way that honours the vision of J. R. R. Tolkien.

That being said, in order to deliver the best possible experience, we have decided to push the release of The Lord of the Rings: Gollum by a few months. We will update you with an exact timing in the near future.

We are grateful for our passionate community and we cannot wait to share this unique adventure with you soon!”

The delay may have a lot to do with the game’s aesthetics, animation and overall look, which is to say it’s not polished to be a full-scale title. Just check out the comments on the video below and it’s clear as day that the game may need those extra precious moments of polishing. Here’s hoping those few months of work can make for a promising LOTR take.