Terminator 2D: No Fate Delayed

Upcoming pixel art run and gun game Terminator 2D: No Fate has delayed to October 31.

Delay for Terminator 2D: No Fate

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 like Contra, Shinobi, and Metal Slug, but with many creative twists. Story wise, No Fate seems to be a collage of Terminator 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 Fate was originally set to launch on most modern gaming platforms on September 5. However, it looks like retro side-scroller game lovers 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.

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 the run-and-gun gameplay experience Terminator fans deserve.

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