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Duke Nukem Forever release date

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Before being officially released in 2011, Duke Nukem Forever had demos and promotional images and videos released to the public, which had gameplay different from what ended up being released, since the game went through a 14 years long development hell and technology changed during this period. The build from the 2001 E3 that was leaked online in May of 2022, and it's one of the most known pre-release versions of the game.

Release date
October 1, 2001
Developer
3D Realms
Publisher
Take-Two Interactive
Genre
Shooter

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Duke Nukem Forever released on .

Release dates by platform and region

PlatformRegionDateUnlock timeStatusSource
PCUnited StatesNot announcedCancelledSource

Trailers and gameplay

Release date history

  1. Date announced: October 1, 2001. Status: cancelled — Upstream update (igdb) Source

Frequently asked questions

When does Duke Nukem Forever release?

Duke Nukem Forever released on October 1, 2001.

What time does Duke Nukem Forever unlock?

The exact unlock time has not been announced. Most digital releases unlock at midnight local time or at a single global time set by the publisher; this page will list it as soon as it is known.

Which platforms is Duke Nukem Forever on?

Duke Nukem Forever is releasing on PC.

Has Duke Nukem Forever been delayed?

No delay has been announced. This page tracks every date change with a source link.

Can I pre-order Duke Nukem Forever?

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