BRSxIgnition
Member
In that case, it'll definitely find its way online.
Here's hoping Atlus does the smart thing and makes it available for download - if they don't, someone else will.
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Persona 5 Won't Be Out In North America Until February 2017
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In that case, it'll definitely find its way online.
Here's hoping Atlus does the smart thing and makes it available for download - if they don't, someone else will.
Hibiki Kurosawa
Member
It's hilarious that this even needed to be brought up.
Nice that they clarified that. Now to wait for CE pre-orders to show up in Canada.
The Elite
BOSS
Why couldn't we get this, Atlus?
Have an NA PE ordered but this is so much better.
Puck Beaverton
Banned
Somebody has to protect the integrity of anime cleavage.
Robert at Zeboyd Games
Banned
Honestly, all I want is a digital special edition. Digital copy of the game for PS4 with a complete (none of this sampler nonsense) digital soundtrack in an easy to use format.
when did they say they're new version? I thought it was just "Best of" collections.
BRSxIgnition
Member
Glad I sold my Original PS4 now, since it'd be seeing next-to zero use until Persona 5 hit anyway.
Now all that's left to do is see if the PS4 Neo will hit in October/November like predicted.
Now all that's left to do is see if the PS4 Neo will hit in October/November like predicted.
Icyflamez96
Member
i need to compile more death threat jokes
pre-orders are day of unless Amazon messes up which they seem to more frequently
I have gotten every game on release day by picking that option, should be fine.
I've played text-heavy games in Japanese and gotten through them fine but honestly I think I'll just wait for the US release. The Japanese release comes out like, a couple days before school starts for me and right around the release of FF15.
Check any of the official Japanese descriptions for the Persona 5 CE, like this one.
They're "Anniversary Special Arrangement" versions of songs from the previous games.
Cipher Peon
Banned
When they first announced it, I expected it to come at least 3 years after they said it would come out and not have a worldwide release. So this whole process made it land pretty neatly as to where I expected it to be.
I'm actually glad it's not a worldwide release because I want to be spoiled by one thing before I get to play it
I'm actually glad it's not a worldwide release because I want to be spoiled by one thing before I get to play it
the inevitable "make a choice and if you pick the wrong choice you instantly get a game over" which was kinda obnoxious in Persona 3, SUPER SUPER obnoxious in 4, and kinda obnoxious in Golden. I want to know where it is in Persona 5 and how to avoid it.
Dragon1893
Member
Well VGP is cheaper then though the site is getting hammered right now. I have a feeling this plushy and bag won't be high quality seems rather cheap overall or this is one of the best special editions ever.
But amazon has customs covered, VGP's might get hit with customs or is it also included with them?
As for the content, main draw for me is the artbook since the steelbook is already in the normal version.
deletethis123
Banned
Just pre ordered three copies for me and a couple of friends since I'm the only one with the prime discount. I'm kind of sad it got delayed but at least that leaves FFXV with more time and I can beat P4DAN and the Arena games.
The Elite
BOSS
This is a good point. We will be well informed.
True.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
Excuse me?
StereoVsn
Gold Member
The game has been delayed by over 2 years. That time could have been used to "catch up" on localization. Then November/December release would not have cannibalized any sales from their summer releases.
Plus, Feb 2017 is NA, not Europe or other regions.
99% of the time you will get release date delivery if you are a prime member and pre-order with two day shipping. Some people are weird and like forcing them to change it to overnight delivery but I was told by customer support that it doesn't matter if you pre-ordered, are a prime member and release date delivery is available.
Go_Ly_Dow
Member
The Last Wizard
Member
December would've been perfect, don't think anyone realistically expected a worldwide date. Now my 2 most anticipated games are gonna be out within weeks of each other and both were delayed. During the school semester too. ME Andromeda and P5:/
Robert at Zeboyd Games
Banned
You can't localize what doesn't exist. Atlus has never done a worldwide release and obviously doesn't have things set up to do so. And SMT4-2 is a Fall release so P5 coming out around the same time would definitely cannibalize sales.
December is generally a bad time to release games since you're up against the entire Holiday season, but you've missed the big November rush. Generally, the only games you see released in December are massive evergreen titles where release date doesn't matter that much (like Smash Bros) and games that publishers just want to get out and don't have much faith in.
Can you explain how a summer release is going to cannabalize sales from something like a December release?
Localization don't work that way.
Camp1nCarl
Member
Five months after? Ughh so disappointing
Go_Ly_Dow
Member
You might also get Mass Effect Andromeda releasing alongside both.
Persona will take priority for me, but the masses will likely go for the other two.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
Not necesarily. We don't know all the exact details of what changed during development to warrant the delay. If a lot of sections were reworked, that could have meant a bunch of localization work would have to be redone. If significant new areas or content were added, localization would still have to wait for those areas to be in a complete enough state before they could start. New recording sessions could have had to be rescheduled to do a bunch of retakes and/or record new material, and they may be limited by VA availability for scheduling.
And then there's the various certification and ratings board passes needed for different territories.
You oversimplify what's involved with localization work.
The Dutch Slayer
Member
If Mass Effect comes out in February I wouldn't be surprised if Persona is pushed again. Feb-April is becoming the fall extended months and the masses aren't picking up Persona over "the big boys." Maybe Atlus doesn't care though so who knows!
I hate that quoted phrase by the way.
BRSxIgnition
Member
C'mon Amazon.ca.....
C'monnnnnn....
C'monnnnnn....
From Josh Hardin: "We're trying to investigate options." (in regards to someone asking about dual audio)
Also said that they're only focused on promoting the physical goods right now. So it sounds like the discussion hasn't even happened yet.
Either way, I wouldn't expect dual-audio.
That's a no in PR speech.
MrFrankFontaine
Banned
Preordered at Amazon. Still hoping I can preorder at Best Buy for reward points.
How to I cancel from GameStop? They don't make it obvious. Do you I have to go to the store (please no).
How to I cancel from GameStop? They don't make it obvious. Do you I have to go to the store (please no).
Seems more like a couched possibly to me.
I mean, if it was an actual no, I'd imagine he'd just outright say so.
Kudo
Member
The moment they confirm dual audio in some kind, paid dlc or anything, I'll order the English collector's edition.
