This is why I’m a bit skeptical concerning MMORPG.com’s information. I don’t know if something got lost in translation or if IMC Games is really trying to rush TOS’s global release. Judging from the Korea version of the game, it’s possible they’re going to try to rush the English, Indonesia, and Japan launches as well.
However, launching in the first quarter means players with school won’t be playing as much, so I guess they’re counting on a smaller playerbase during the school year to fix issues as they come. Compared to if they were to launch in the second quarter of the year, which includes spring break and the last weeks before the summer break. Let’s hope IMC Games knows what they’re doing.