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[Hektor]

2014 -> 2015 -> 2016 -> 2017 -> later 2017

Oh boy.

That's some astonishing project management.

 

[robotrock]

2014 -> 2015 -> 2016 -> 2017 -> later 2017

Oh boy.

still early 2017 tbh

 

[Joqu]

Fuck. It was such a long wait already...

 

[LightOfTruth]

Japanese voices with English subtitles right?

 

[The Last One]

They better fucking not, I've already preordered the PS3 version of the game.

Don't worry.

https://twitter.com/PlayStation/status/798983662456868864

 

[Trace]

2014 -> 2015 -> 2016 -> 2017 -> later 2017

Oh boy.

At this rate it will literally never come out.

 

[Beth Cyra]

Super excited for peeps with the announcement of free JPN voices.

I really hope one day Atlus will release something that is up my alley as I do adore the art and social link structure.

 

[WooHooAlex]

A week before Kingdom Hearts 1.5 + 2.5 HD.
Uh oh.

I liked the previous release date of February 14th.

 

[Samimista]

Now what will I do on Valentine's Day?

Well, at least April 4th is two days after my Birthday. I'm sure one of my relatives will probably buy it for me, then.

 

[MoonFrog]

Btw. PS3 version cancelled?

Ugh. Well if so, I guess I'm getting a PS4 even if TLG/XV don't turn out.

 

[muteki]

Dual Audio, the game is now complete.

The delay could have little to nothing to do with Dual Audio. We don't know.

 

[PhleBuster]

Couldn't be better news. I'd already given up hope on Persona 5.

 

[Ray Down]

2014 -> 2015 -> 2016 -> 2017 -> later 2017

Oh boy.

Can there be 1 more delay guys?

 

[MaximumSpider]

Not watching the damn livestream anymore. I'm bitter as hell.

For real man, this just sucked all my hype up.

 

[NotLiquid]

2016 just had to shit on my parade one last time.

 

[christaran]

This game should have been day and date with Japan. There are zero acceptable excuses for this continued bullshit.

They think so little of the western market that they didn't even plan for our release at all. People need to boycott this shit.

 

[marmoka]

Please somebody explain why the hell did we have a trailer today saying the game would be released in February, and now this.

Unless there's a Switch version coming.... If so, damm it! Release the game in February for PS4 and in March for Switch!

 

[jacob armitage]

As excited as i am for P5, it'll be good to release in April, given any everything else coming out.

 

[Anoxida]

For the record, it sounds like dual audio is not the reason for the delay, but something else they were able to get accomplished to soften it. The phrasing in the video from the Atlus USA prez said something like

"We are re-re-evaluating the localization and want this to be the new gold standard for Atlus localization"

Which implies there were other edges that needed to be smoothed out.

It's 1000% not the dual audio that's the reason for the delay. But their tactic is working just look at this thread. People can be happy about the DA but that doesn't mean they should encourage this bullshit. Criticism AND praise is in order here.

 

[J-Skee]

FEBRUARY IS SAVED!!!

Didn't know how I was going to balance out Persona, For Honor & Horizon. And my wallet is forever grateful for it.

EDIT: Forgot about Ni-Oh. Dammit.

 

[Cubas]

We’re including it as DLC for logistical reasons, but it will be free, for forever. People have been asking for this since P5 was announced, and through herculean effort from just about every division of Atlus, we managed to arrange this. This was something we especially wanted to do for the Atlus Faithful, the ones who still appreciate our English dubs and respect all the effort we put into localizing. You all are the reason we get to do the jobs we do, so we’ve been fighting for this for a long while, and we are glad we can make this happen for all of those who support us and love our games.

The DLC is free forever. [x]

 

[Blobbers]

Funny how time flies. I was still in high school when persona 5 was revealed, I will be 25 when it finally releases, since my birthday is April 2nd

 

[Sayad]

Nice, I'm probably picking up Resident Evil 7, Nioh and Nier. My wallet appreciate this delay.

 

[mrmickfran]

Refreshing the Wikipedia page just to see that February change to April

 

[Hellshingu]

Damn. Was hoping to be able to get through this game before my daughter was born. Guess this game is going to have to go on the back burner now.

Gives me more time with RE7, Nioh, Nier, and Horizon though so that's a plus.

Edit: Also your avatar perfectly represents me right now Kenzo.

 

[TheFlow]

Dual Audio, the game is now complete.

why didn't you just import if the Japanese voices were that important to you?

 

[Danis Saur]

Its just two months, calm thyself GAF.

 

[BTA]

Well.. that's a little disappointing. It's not that bad - I definitely appreciate that period of time getting a bit less stacked with games - but unfortunately it was one of the earlier big games of that period, so... still pretty busy.

Also, I'll probably be using JP voices, so that's rad news.

 

[Persona7]

What a fucking joke jesus christ

 

[BRocknRolla]

I just... Ugh... I mean... I guess that's cool about the jp voices.

Now excuse me, I need to be alone right now.

 

[Ray Down]

Good idea for the poll.

 

[OrionX]

"Take your heart" has never felt like a more appropriate tagline.

 

[TreIII]

*pops champagne bottles*

My wallet rejoices. It also means I get to enjoy the likes of Nier, Nioh and Yakuza 0 with a free conscience.

 

[Blackleg-sanji1]

A week before Kingdom Hearts 1.5 + 2.5 HD.
Uh oh.

I liked the previous release date of February 14th.

It's a week after actually which means I'm screwed. I had no problem getting this over everything else in February but dammit kingdom hearts wins every time

 

[I speel my dreenk]

Makes more time to spend on Nier and Horizon, no problem.

 

[Trace]

This game should have been day and date with Japan. There are zero acceptable excuses for this continued bullshit.

They think so little of the western market that they didn't even plan for our release at all. People need to boycott this shit.

I'm never boycotting because I'd still get the damn game if it was 2 years after the Japanese release. But still, I'd like the company to respect the western fans a bit more :/

 

[SDBurton]

Meh, whatever. Dual audio is nice though.

 

[JayEH]

Worth it for dual audio. Thanks Atlus.

 

[robotrock]

I'm an adult and don't care if this game is releasing on your birthday or not. I have enough disposable income to buy Persona 5 any day of the year, whether it is my birthday or not. I haven't relied on my parents birthday gift money since I was 15.

 

[cripterion]

Japanese Voice DLC is happening at launch for FREE.

Uh this shit should be a given. I mean it's good and all but plenty of games have been in like this in the past so them throwing this like they're doing us a favor... lol
Next thing you'll hear is that it will have PS4 pro support for free on release. Oh wow!

 

[.JayZii]

"We have to wait months for the English release because of translation and we can't even get dual audio? Fuck this!"

"They listened to us, and now we're getting dual audio, but now we have to wait an extra month? Fuck this!"

 

[Tribes of Trusty]

NOOOOOOOOO

Edit: quality reasons, but dual audio is now in.

YEEEEEEEEEEEES

I'm disappointed because between the 14th of February and the May the 1st I had loads of free time to spare for the game, a lot less now...Oh well I guess having Japanese audio is worth the wait.


Is the European version delayed the same way as well ?

 

[DrunkShogun]

I will have more time to support games with less success potential so Nioh, gravity rush and yakuza are all on priority list at the moment. Just no more delays Atlus and it will be fine. Overall it's good news. Delayed game won't make it different once you get it but the dual audio will improve the enjoyment for others. At least we got all star Japanese dub.

 

[kevin1025]

Valentine's Day is canceled.

Or, as their last game said,

Love Is Over.

 

[PillarEN]

Heartbreak heartbreak

But hey now everyone can focus on Nier: Automata in February.

 

[themagicalkitsune]

Those of you complaining about Jan-Feb being too stacked should be happy now

 

[Lucreto]

Don't know if it's good or bad.

It escapes being at the end of January RPG marathon but possibly a week after Mass Effect Andromeda.

 

[Ray Down]

2016 just had to shit on my parade one last time.

There will always be room for one more.

 

[Burbeting]

Seven month gap between japanese and western release for a game that is Atlus' flagship title (in console space anyway) is not great.

 

[Blobbers]

why didn't you just import if the Japanese voices were that important to you?

I can think of one good reason