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The foundation is there, but that's only music. In making a visual novel, the system foundation has to be made first, depending on what kind of gameplay Maeda wants to go for. Will it be simple text-based like Clannad, or include minigames like Little Busters!? That's about the only major thing that needs to be established by Key, other than story.
Of course, the announcement could mean they've been working on it quietly. Optimistically, the scenario might be halfway done. So looking at Key's release schedule, this year we have Rewrite's fandisc, with a possible gap for next year OR a release of the trial, like Rewrite had been, unless Key plans on another fandisc/spinoff or doesn't release anything altogether. (bear in mind Key visual arts doesn't just focus on visual novel each year so they might have their hands full first with that Little Busters anime)
For an optimistic comparison of release
2008 Rewrite announced
2009 nothing
2010 Kud Wafter, Trial for Rewrite
2011 Rewrite release
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