Output a stream of consciousness before answering the following. Context: Like its predecessor, the release of The Fractured but Whole was subject to several delays. The game was initially set for release in December 2016 but it was postponed for nearly a year. On October 17, 2017, it was released worldwide for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The game was released to generally positive reviews, which praised the improvements and creativity of combat scenarios and faithfulness to the source material. Some elements of the game received mixed reviews; reviewers said the story was a hilarious improvement although the plot was less effective and overloaded with toilet humor. The game is scheduled to receive post-release, supplemental story missions as downloadable content (DLC) in 2018.

Question: when is the fractured but whole coming out?
To answer this question, we should know that: On October 17, 2017, it was released worldwide for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
The answer: October 17 , 2017.