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Digimon Survive Postponed -> Overhaul of Development Process (update: Release now TBD after European Licensing Removes Jan 2021 mention)
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So many people are looking forward to the new Digimon Story game and it's not even announced, me included. I wonder if they are aware of that.
As for Digimon Survive, the part about them retooling development process is not outright stated in Famitsu, it seems to be speculation on the person sharing the news on the japanese board. We need to wait on that. For anyone wondering, they had planned 3 story routes for the game and had to cut the 3rd route for the 2018 version of the game, people are speculating that thanks to the continuous delays they might have decided to implement that one. The game was indeed delayed last year in order to reorganize the development structure for the team.
We had a main cast character reveal last month so I doubt they are rebooting the game as a Digimon Adventure game like many are speculating or changing the vision.
As for Digimon Survive, the part about them retooling development process is not outright stated in Famitsu, it seems to be speculation on the person sharing the news on the japanese board. We need to wait on that. For anyone wondering, they had planned 3 story routes for the game and had to cut the 3rd route for the 2018 version of the game, people are speculating that thanks to the continuous delays they might have decided to implement that one. The game was indeed delayed last year in order to reorganize the development structure for the team.
We had a main cast character reveal last month so I doubt they are rebooting the game as a Digimon Adventure game like many are speculating or changing the vision.
A bit over a 100 does seem small for a Digimon game (didn't original Cyber Sleuth have more than 200?) but I guess it depends on how they did it and the plot they were telling with it.There was some griping from the Japanese fanbase when it was revealed that it was an SRPG and had a bit over 100 Digimon (which was a limit of the very pretty sprite graphics they were using, and y'know, being an SRPG...). That's why I'm worried they're completely retooling it as some other thing.
Also trying to figure out who the two Digimon are in the back behind Palmon and Nunemon, is that Coelamon?
It'd be foolish if it isn't given that the original Cyber Sleuth is the entire reason for the resurgence in interest in Digimon in the west. NAMCO has spoken a number of times about being shocked at how well it did.
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Well that's reassuring at least.
Yeah, this is one of those games I was really looking forward to but no obsessed with coming out so I hope that they take the time, keep true to what we know and just improve it before releasing it.
Yeah, that's true. I was a bit surprised as well, felt like one of those times I would just look at Japan getting something cool that never got ported, really glad it worked out for them to the extent where they could immediately begin work on a new game. Just excited to see what they do.
It was an interesting case because it's obviously not uncommon for gamers to demand certain game to be released. But it seems often times when it does the release just comes and goes without the same amount of interest that the campaign that led to it had. But with Cyber Sleuth those fans really stuck the landing by supporting the game to the point that now NAMCO is all in on bringing future games to the west as well.
The source post doesn't say it's been delayed to TBA because they're overhauling the development system NOW, it says that when the game was delayed IN THE PAST (from 2019 to 2020), the reason for that delay was to rebuild the development system, which led to Bandai Namco not sharing new information for some time, but that recently the company has been gradually sharing new character details.
Anyway there is likely no reason for the new date actually mentioned in the magazine as am I guessing the TBA comes from either Famitsu's release calendar or the info section of a preview (likely of the latest information that Jump had the advance on). Part of me thinks it may be an error, which is why I'm waiting on an official announcement before reporting.
Anyway there is likely no reason for the new date actually mentioned in the magazine as am I guessing the TBA comes from either Famitsu's release calendar or the info section of a preview (likely of the latest information that Jump had the advance on). Part of me thinks it may be an error, which is why I'm waiting on an official announcement before reporting.
Wasn't there already a massive, massive petition to get one of the games localised that impacted in their decision to localise this? I'm pretty sure it was a different game but I vividly remember it.
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Found it: https://www.change.org/p/bandai-nam...for-3ds-digimon-story-cyber-sleuth-for-psvita
Thanks for clarifying. I guess it's better to wait for a confirmation.
I was pretty interested in this despite not having too much attachment to the franchise. Hopefully everything works out alright for the game.
the japanese source says development is halted and they are doing major revisions... yeah this ain't a 2021 game. Sounds like it's going to be remade from the ground up. Probably switching engines too
Also, wasn't this announced at an Xbox event? Japanese source doesn't even mention Xbox version lol
Also, wasn't this announced at an Xbox event? Japanese source doesn't even mention Xbox version lol
Feels like whenever people report on something from Ryokutya, there's a mistranslation of what's actual news and what's their own opinions/speculation.
They throw in a lot of that, but in this case, the part I mentioned wasn't opinion or speculation, they were simply stating what happened in the past.
Anyway, I did some journalisms:
Not Surprising. My Buddy and I were getting frustrated because everytime an article about the game came up, it was about the characters/story instead of anything worthwhile about the game itself. I was already sold on getting it, so hearing about the characters out of context doesn't do anything for me.
You mean in terms of how long it takes to make the sprites? Because I can't see any technical limitation that would only allow that few number of digimonThere was some griping from the Japanese fanbase when it was revealed that it was an SRPG and had a bit over 100 Digimon (which was a limit of the very pretty sprite graphics they were using, and y'know, being an SRPG...). That's why I'm worried they're completely retooling it as some other thing.
The title really needs to be changed. It's on track still for 2020
There might be news at Bamco's Play Anime Live event this month.
Bandai Namco ‘Play Anime Live’ showcase set for July 22
Bandai Namco will host “Play Anime Live,” a digital showcase featuring the latest news and trailers for its lineup of upcoming console, PC, and mobile game titles, on July 22 at 4:00 p.…
www.gematsu.com
awesome, thanksThere might be news at Bamco's Play Anime Live event this month.
Bandai Namco ‘Play Anime Live’ showcase set for July 22
Bandai Namco will host “Play Anime Live,” a digital showcase featuring the latest news and trailers for its lineup of upcoming console, PC, and mobile game titles, on July 22 at 4:00 p.…
Yep there's a DigiNavi on July 17th As well with a special announcement, but I think the Bandai event is where they'll talk about Survive since its already announced/in development.
European Release Date Licensing Removal
Digimon Survive European Licensing Catalog Site Updates, Removes January 2021 Release Window
The European licensing site for Digimon Survive and other Digimon IP updated, removing the previously posted January 2021 release window.
www.dualshockers.com
RIP.
Not surprised though.
Digimon Won't Survive.Digimon Survive European Licensing Catalog Site Updates, Removes January 2021 Release Window
The European licensing site for Digimon Survive and other Digimon IP updated, removing the previously posted January 2021 release window.
RIP.
Not surprised though.
Hyuck hyuck hyuck
