{"rewrite":{"id":"r_4eb500ea837b693d61f15912","clusterId":"c_7b95f99764ec1c3de6f2ff0b","slug":"legend-of-mortal-update-faces-possible-delay-after-two-devs-catch-covid","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"Legend of Mortal Update Faces Possible Delay After Two Devs Catch COVID","summary":"Primal Bird Bear Obb Studio said the large-scale update 'Kongtong Divine Might' for wuxia RPG Legend of Mortal may be delayed after two key development members contracted COVID-19. The team shifted to remote work to prevent further spread, prioritizing health while continuing development and considering adjustments for reduced staff.","whyItMatters":"The update, which was scheduled for September 15, 2026, may now miss that date because two key members are ill, and the studio has not committed to a new timeline.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe studio announced the possible delay on August 18, 2026, saying two key development members contracted COVID-19 in the past few days. The team moved to full remote work starting that day, and the remaining members are continuing development while weighing adjustments for the reduced staff period.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrimal Bird Bear Obb Studio apologized for potential delays and inconveniences, stating they will prioritize members\u0026#39; health, maintain development quality, and deliver the work in the best possible condition. The update, which adds new routes and difficulty levels, was previously set for release on September 15, 2026.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Legend of Mortal's 'Kongtong Divine Might' update may slip after two devs caught COVID-19. The team's remote work pivot keeps production alive, but reduced staff means the delay is a trade-off, not a stop.","twitterPost":"Legend of Mortal's 'Kongtong Divine Might' update faces delay as two key devs catch COVID-19; remote work continues but with reduced staff.","threadsPost":"Legend of Mortal's 'Kongtong Divine Might' update may be delayed after two key devs contracted COVID-19. Primal Bird Bear Obb Studio shifted to remote work to prevent further spread, prioritizing health while adjusting for reduced staff. The delay is a consequence of that choice, not a failure.","newsletterBlurb":"Primal Bird Bear Obb Studio warned that the Legend of Mortal update 'Kongtong Divine Might' may be delayed after two key development members contracted COVID-19. The team shifted to remote work and is considering adjustments for the reduced staff period.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/08/18/170829.html\",\"title\":\"Wuxia RPG 'Legend of Mortal' New Update Development Progress May Be Affected - Two Key Members Contract COVID-19\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4245,"outputTokens":492,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1787047550,"createdAt":"2026-08-18T10:00:58.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-08-18T10:01:44.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-18T10:00:58.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_7b95f99764ec1c3de6f2ff0b","canonicalTitle":"外見インパクトすごすぎる主人公の武侠RPG『活俠傳』新アップデート開発進捗に影響の可能性―重要メンバー2名が新型コロナのため","representativeArticleId":"a_14684c8b32d27c925e2d171b","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"活俠傳\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"news\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-08-17T16:00:03.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-08-17T16:00:03.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-18T10:01:44.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Game Spark","url":"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/08/18/170829.html","title":"外見インパクトすごすぎる主人公の武侠RPG『活俠傳』新アップデート開発進捗に影響の可能性―重要メンバー2名が新型コロナのため"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["活俠傳"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"news","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}