Sonic Unleashed delayed in Japan for manufacturing purposes
SEGA has revealed that the reason behind Sonic Unleashed’s Japanese delay has nothing to do with improving the game’s quality for its Japanese release, but as a result of sales strategies and manufacturing schedules.
Speaking to Eurogamer, SEGA stated: “Some fans have become concerned that there will be a difference in quality between the version of the game released in Japan and the version released outside of Japan. This is not the case and we apologise for this misunderstanding.”
“The difference in the international release dates is based on the sales strategy and the manufacturing schedule. There will be no quality difference between the North American/European/Asia release and the Japanese version. Please be assured we are doing our best to deliver a top quality experience to people all over the globe.”
The news follows yesterday’s speculation that the game was pushed back in Japan to improve its quality.
SEGA did, however, reveal that the PS3 version of Sonic Unleashed has been delayed in Europe to an unspecified date in December. Xbox 360, Wii and PS2 versions are still on target to launch across Europe on November 28th.
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Did you read the original Japanese text that Sega wrote? It says Sonic Unleashed is delayed for quality purposes clear as fucking day.
来る12月18日の3機種同時発売に向けて鋭意開発を進めておりました『ソニックワールドアドベンチャー』ですが、ソフト内容の一層の充実とクオリティの更なる向上を目指すために、PLAYSTATION3版およびXbox360版については、現状の発売スケジュールでは万全でないと判断し、止む無く発売日を延期することを決定致しました。一旦予定を「2009年春発売」と変更し、発売日決定次第本公式サイトで告知させていただきます。
なお、Wii版につきましては、予定通り2008年12月18日発売予定で変更ございません。
この度は関係者の皆様、そして何よりも発売を楽しみにされていたユーザーの皆様に多大なるご迷惑をおかけしましたことをここに深くお詫び申し上げます。
PLAYSTATION3 / Xbox360 『ソニック ワールドアドベンチャー』
発売元:株式会社セガ
価格:7,140円(税込)
変更前の発売日:2008年12月18日
変更後の発売日:2009年春
※Wii版は2008年12月18日発売予定
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