Duke Nukem Forever has been dated. Meaning: it’s actually happening. And it’s not far off, at all! The ass-kicking, bubblegum-chewing first-person shooter will launch on May 3 in North America and on May 6 worldwide.
“When I said goodbye to 3D Realms and the original Duke Nukem 3D team in 1997 and soon after founded Gearbox Software, I never in my wildest dreams imagined that a day like today would come,” said Randy Pitchford, president of Gearbox Software. “Today I am proud, humbled and even astounded to announce that the day is coming at last for all gamers to be a part of video game history: Duke Nukem Forever will launch worldwide this May!”
Pitchford isn’t the only one excited about its release.
“The moment fans all over the world have been waiting for is almost here,” says Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “May 3, 2011 marks Duke’s return as he unleashes his brash and brutally honest wit on the world. His return is going to be epic and one that will make video gaming history!”
Duke’s latest feat has been in development for over thirteen years. Last year, after the game was announced as cancelled, the team at Gearbox Software (Borderlands) announced that it’s very well alive and kicking, and coming to home consoles and PC in 2011. With a date set, we no longer have doubts of its arrival.
Two new screenshots and box art for Duke Nukem Forever can be seen at the gallery. A new gameplay trailer can be seen below.
Duke Nukem Forever – Reveal Trailer (Download)
