I think we all know deep down that she won't tell us and agree with lurkily why but most keep tryin anyhow!
I think the point is . . . she probably doesn't KNOW a release date with certainty, because they don't KNOW when it'll be done.
This also means we'll get it sooner - the game is done when it's done and released when it's done, too, rather than waiting for a release date.
One serious question for Lady C - will it be distributed immediately to the various online vendors? I for one got my introduction via Steam.