Zipper Interactive has confirmed that SOCOM 4 for the PS3 is now set to release in 2011, instead of its previously announced ‘Fall’ 2010 launch window.

Citing the need for extra time to create the best game it possibly can, Zipper announced the release delay for the next entry to the SOCOM series of tactical squad-based shooters in a post on SOCOM’s official blog, writing:

“Some of you may have heard through your favorite media outlets that SOCOM 4 is now a 2011 title, and we are writing this letter to you, our community, to confirm that SOCOM 4 is indeed scheduled for release in 2011.

“While we’re certainly aware that you’ve been looking forward to playing SOCOM 4 this year, we don’t want to take any shortcuts. Instead, we want to deliver the best and most immersive SOCOM game we possibly can and we’re going to use our extra time to do just that.

“On behalf of everyone here at Zipper Interactive, we want to thank you for being patient and thank you for sticking with us - it will be worth the wait.”

You can look through El33tonline’s previous coverage of SOCOM 4 for some screenshots, information and a debut and gameplay trailer for the game.

Source: Official SOCOM Blog