Top 3 Games with the Longest Development Gaps

Explore video game titles that endured exceptionally long waits between sequels or faced notorious development challenges and cancellations.

The top 3

Longest Gap Between Main Series Sequels: Beyond The Ice Palace 2 holds the record for the longest gap between main series sequels, releasing 37 years after the original Beyond The Ice Palace (1988-2025).
Most Notorious Long-Term Canceled/Delayed Projects: Beyond Good & Evil 2 has been in pre-production for over 15 years, surpassing the 14-year development of Duke Nukem Forever, making it one of the most notoriously delayed projects.
Classic Series Revived After Decades: The Wasteland series saw a 26-year gap between its original 1988 release and Wasteland 2 in 2014, showcasing a significant revival for a classic RPG franchise.