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Good Morning Everyone,With so much speculation going around with regards to the release date and status of the EU version, we thought it best to address this on here.There are currently a number of issues surrounding development and subsequent release of Persona 4 Arena in Europe. As we are not directly involved in the development process for P4A, these are elements which are beyond our control.We are however, doing everything we can to help resolve this, so that we canget the game into stores and, crucially, into your hands as quickly as possible.We do understand your frustration and a need for a concrete release date, however, until we can ascertain exactly what that release period will be we are hesitant to do so. We would rather have all the facts about release to hand, and all issues be resolved, before making such an announcement.Please be assured that as soon as WE know what the release date will be, YOU will be the first to know.Any dates you see online are purely speculation. The first announcement of a release date will happen on the Persona Europe FB page and the Persona.4 FB page. We will then notify our contacts in the main Fighting Game Communities around Europe. If you have not seen a confirmed release date on this page, then it is best taken as a rumour.Please also be aware, any events that are taking place around Europe will not disrupt the process of releasing them game. Given that these issues have arisen, the team here are making a concerted effort to support the community by having payable builds at your events while you await release. I know many of you are eager to play P4A, and we will facilitate that as best we can in the interim.Josh and Paul are in London today for Astral Heat in Gamerbase and will be more than happy to answer your questions as best they can.Likewise, I (Geraint - some of you here know me I’m sure!) will be at i46 in Telford on Friday and Saturday, and will be happy to talk, as always - and hopefully enjoy a few games together.As ever, your patience and understanding is appreciated.
A quick update on where we are currently. We know many of you are concerned about the lack of new information – so we thought we’d gather everything up into one place for discussion, so nothing is missed. Below are the most frequently askedquestions regarding the release which we'll answer as best we can.What’s happening with P4A in Europe?We are waiting for confirmation as to when the EU version will be complete. Once we take delivery of the EU build - we can project what the likely release date will be. It’s at this point we will update everyone.Unfortunately, as we are not directly involved with the development of the game, we do not have any further information about its progress - or when the EU build will be complete. When we do have that information, it will be passed on to you.But the Japanese and US versions are finished!This is correct - but an EU version still needs to be developed and tested.What needs to be changed?For all EU games, there are a number of changes that need to be done to bring it in line with the regulations laid out by Sony and Microsoft in Europe. These regulations are to ensure the game will work correctly in each individual PAL territory, from individual EU countries to Australia and UK.It is at this point in the process, that the game has been delayed.What about other languages?We are not localising into each region’s language – specifically to bring about a faster release.Are the age ratings holding this up?No, we have gone through the process for this – and all Age Rating submissions are complete.What will happen when you get the EU version?Once we have received the EU master – our job, as publisher, is to submit that build to Sony and Microsoft for final testing and approval. Once it has been approved, we can manufacture and package the game, and ship it for release.Once this has happened, we will announce a specific day and date that this game will hit store shelves.You’re delaying the game on purpose because you hate us / are posting on facebook / are attending events!Unfortunately, these delays are beyond our control. As soon as the EU build is delivered we will publish as quickly as possible.The events we attend have no influence on the release date. However, in light of the delay, we felt it would be nice to give you guys to get the chance to play as often as we can. While we can’t hit every major city in every European territory, we will do our best to make it available to you when the opportunity arises.We understand it’s no substitute for having the game in your home of course, but it’s the least we can do given the circumstances.But you’re already using the EU version at events!The code that we use for events is the US build. Some members of the community have been kind enough to bring their own US/Japanese versions of the game, and some of our friends within the fighting game community in Europe have been kind enough to use their own debugs to let you guys play.Is the game coming out this year?We would very much like it to. Unfortunately, until we have the EU build in our hands, we cannot give you a clear picture of the specific release date - hence why we have not made a formal announcement. We are looking to clarify this point as soon as possible.Will we get something nice because of the delay?You will get something nice for the delay, yes. We understand everyone’s frustration surrounding this, so we are preparing something - and we’ll announce that once the new schedule for release is in place.I HATE YOU! I REALLY, REALLY HATE YOU!That’s okay, we still love you.
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