Video game development frequently encounters extended delays, with several prominent titles remaining unreleased after more than a decade in production. Beyond Good & Evil 2 typifies this phenomenon, having spent 19 years in development since its 2007 inception. Described as an open-world space-based role-playing game where players customise characters and explore multiple planets, the project last appeared publicly at E3 2018. Despite Ubisoft cancelling multiple other games in early 2026, the publisher confirmed Beyond Good & Evil 2 continues development.

Squadron 42, a single-player shooter set within the Star Citizen universe, represents another prolonged development case. Announced in 2012 with an intended 2014 release, the project was reported fully playable and feature-complete by December 2025, with developers targeting a 2026 launch. The game plans episodic releases, with the first episode designed for approximately 20 hours of gameplay and featuring established actors. However, such extended delays illustrate the challenge publishers and studios face in managing complex game production over multiple years.