Mighty No. 9 release date could come earlier than expected should everything go smoothly, new reports suggested.

In a New Year video message, game producer and Mega Man creator Keiji Inafune shared that the game is "pretty much finished, and from now on we'll be heading into the porting and promotional stage".

The game was given a tentative Spring 2015 launch.

As Game Spot noted, "The video also showcases Inafune fighting through one of Mighty No. 9's levels, appearing to struggle with its difficulty."

"Developed by Inafune's independent development studio, Comcept, Mighty No. 9 is funded by an overwhelmingly successful Kickstarter campaign, which rocketed past its $900,000 goal, ending with $3.8 million October 2013."

Previous Mighty No. 9 release date updates reported that the new game will be available on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Wii U, PS Vita, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

"In Mighty No. 9, players step in the shoes of Beck, the 9th in a line of 'powerful robots.' Somehow escaping a computer virus that has made all other mechanized creatures go berserk, Beck must "confront the final evil that threatens the planet," Game Spot noted.

Take a look at Inafune's announcement and some awesome gameplay footage:

Stay tuned for more Mighty No. 9 release date news here!