Rumor killer on AEW: Fight Forever's potential release date (Exclusive)

As rumors continue to swirl pertaining to the potential release date of AEW: Fight Forever, Sportskeeda can dispel some undue speculation that's popped up over the last week.

AEW's debut PC and console video game title has been the center of speculation for some time. But lately, speculation has surrounded the lengthy development of the game and unannounced final release date.

Matt Black of WrestleZone reported that the game had failed to procure its desired 'T for Teen' ESRB rating and has thus suspended its release. However, AEW dismissed those reports and stated that most information not directly from them is not "substantiated in any way." The game's publisher, THQ Nordic, corroborated that statement, as did developer Yuke's when asked to comment.

Bloomberg initially marked Fight Forever with a February 2023 release date in their recent profile of Tony Khan. This was noted by many as a point of confusion, considering it's currently February and there has been no official word to suggest that. Around the time Sportskeeda reached out to representatives of AEW, it was stated that Bloomberg would correct the information, which was amended instead to say that Fight Forever would be released later this year.

Sportskeeda further reached out with regard to speculation that the game was being planned for an April release, due in part to allegedly 'leaked' planograms for the title's marketing in retailers. AEW once more dismissed that notion, saying that the "latest and greatest" has come directly from them thus far.

Sportskeeda has previously been told by AEW that CM Punk will remain a part of the game despite the 'Brawl Out' incident and his subsequent removal from the game's official cover. It was clarified that he had been used on the placeholder cover image.

The in-game roster itself has been described as a "fluid situation" with plans to add content as long as the game is received well commercially. IGN's Fan Fest is set to spotlight the game this coming week, so expect more information to come.

Matt Hardy provided an update on his brother Jeff's potential inclusion in AEW: Fight Forever

Matt Hardy also discussed the upcoming game recently. During which, he confirmed that he would be featured as a playable character.

However, he was unsure whether his brother Jeff would also be featured in the title. Jeff signed with the company in 2022, whilst Matt has been 'All Elite' since 2020. The Hardys reunited in All Elite Wrestling and were even scheduled to challenge for the tag titles in Summer 2022.

But Jeff's DUI arrest, indefinite suspension, and ongoing legal situation nixed that challenge and put their run on ice. Matt is currently working with Private Party as part of The Firm.

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