Major Surprise: A Japanese Publisher Other Than Larian Stepping In for Baldur's Gate 3 Release
Larian Studios, renowned for their masterpiece Baldur's Gate 3, is joining forces with a prominent Japanese video game localizer and publisher to bring the highly anticipated game to Japan Get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure as this thrilling collaboration unfolds later this year!
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Spike Chunsoft is teaming up with Larian Studios to release a localized version of Baldur's Gate 3 in Japan on the PS5.
The Japanese video game company is renowned for releasing beloved JRPGs and Western games in Japan, such as Divinity: Original Sin 1 and 2.
Japanese gamers eagerly anticipate the localization, although some anxiously await confirmation of a PC version and are uncertain about its availability on Xbox. The Japanese release will exclusively offer a physical edition of the game.
Baldur's Gate 3, developed by Larian Studios, will be localized in Japanese and released in Japan later this year by Spike Chunsoft. Known for their expertise in RPGs, adventure games, and visual novels, Spike Chunsoft has previously worked on popular titles like Dragon Quest, Pokemon Mystery Dungeon, and Divinity: Original Sin 1 and 2, both developed by Larian Studios. This collaboration marks their partnership in bringing Baldur's Gate 3 to the PS5 audience in Japan.
Spike Chunsoft is expanding its reach by bringing Baldur's Gate 3 to Japan. In a recent tweet, the company announced that they are developing a PS5 version of the popular CRPG specifically for the Japanese market. The localization is scheduled to be released later this year, pending approval from Japan's Computer Entertainment Rating Organization. More details will be provided in the near future. While currently only a PS5 version has been confirmed, there is a possibility of a PC release in the future.
Apart from Divinity: Original Sin, Spike Chunsoft has successfully introduced numerous other renowned games to the Japanese gaming community.
The Witcher 2: Assassin of Kings and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning.
Terraria.
Saints Row 4.
Cyberpunk 2077.
Dying Light 2 Stay Human.
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut.
Japanese gamers are eagerly anticipating the localized release of Baldur's Gate 3, which has received exceptional review scores. However, there is uncertainty among players as to whether a PC version will be available in the future. Furthermore, Xbox users in Japan are unsure if they will be able to play the game anytime soon. Regardless, the opportunity to play it in their native language is a pleasant surprise for many fans, even if certain explicit content is removed by CERO, as seen in titles like Cyberpunk 2077.
Spike Chunsoft’s rendition of Baldur’s Gate 3 is currently the sole physical version of the game in existence. Unlike Larian’s highly popular CRPG, which was exclusively released digitally worldwide, the physical copies of Baldur's Gate 3 can only be obtained by international shipment from Japan. However, for players who appreciate collecting physical editions with boxes and discs, this option will soon be available.
Baldur's Gate 3 is currently available for PC, and a PS5 version will be released on September 6. Additionally, an Xbox version of the game is currently being developed.
