@BlueOcean Sonic is expected to have Japanese language support, but despite being a Japanese game company, it is common for Japanese language to be removed from the game.
For example, the following games released by Sega do not have Japanese language support for the Xbox version.
Valkyria Chronicles 4, Valkyria Revolution, Beyonetta Remaster, Puyo Puyo Champions, Sega Genesis Classics, Shenmue 1 & 2, Shining Resonance Refrain, and Super Monkey Ball: Bananna Blitz, Vanquish.
@gingataisen Yes, I heard that Microsoft Japan was also involved in the negotiations with Capcom for the launch of Monster Hunter World for Xbox.
Despite this, Capcom chose to make it a PS4 exclusive for some reason. Even though other Capcom games have been released on the Xbox in Japan. It's strange, isn't it?
@gingataisen There are certainly signs of improvement. However, even if Japanese game makers release their games on Xbox, it does not mean that they will be released on Xbox in Japan.
For example, Monster Hunter World was not released on the Japanese Xbox. The upcoming Sonic Colors seems to be the same way.
@gingataisen Sega has stopped selling Sonic on the Xbox in Japan. Marvelous used to release games in Japan for the Xbox 360, but not a single one since the Xbox One. Marvelous also had the rights to sell Control in Japan, but only sold the PS4 version. (505 games released a downloadable version for Xbox Japan.)
Interestingly, games such as Shenmue, Naruto, One Piece, and Monster Hunter are not available on the Xbox in Japan, so improvements will be necessary if the Xbox is to sell well in Japan.
Final Fantasy Kingdom Hearts Popular games in Japan such as Monster Hunter World are not included in the Japan Game Pass. Obviously, this is a problem.
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Re: SEGA Outlines All The Improvements Heading To Sonic Colors: Ultimate
@BlueOcean If the foreign version has Japanese, I may get it. However, it is not officially sold in Japan, so I cannot recommend it to others.
I hope that Xbox will become a hardware that I can recommend to others.
Re: SEGA Outlines All The Improvements Heading To Sonic Colors: Ultimate
@BlueOcean Sonic is expected to have Japanese language support, but despite being a Japanese game company, it is common for Japanese language to be removed from the game.
For example, the following games released by Sega do not have Japanese language support for the Xbox version.
Valkyria Chronicles 4, Valkyria Revolution, Beyonetta Remaster, Puyo Puyo Champions, Sega Genesis Classics, Shenmue 1 & 2, Shining Resonance Refrain, and Super Monkey Ball: Bananna Blitz, Vanquish.
Re: SEGA Outlines All The Improvements Heading To Sonic Colors: Ultimate
One of the titles that will not be released on the Xbox in Japan.
Re: No, Master Chief's Future Is Not 'Riding' On Halo Infinite
I want you to review the personnel of 343 Industries. They seem to be looking at Halo as a political tool.
Re: Xbox Is Getting A Touch Of Animal Crossing This Year With Story Of Seasons: Friends Of Mineral Town
@gingataisen Yes, I heard that Microsoft Japan was also involved in the negotiations with Capcom for the launch of Monster Hunter World for Xbox.
Despite this, Capcom chose to make it a PS4 exclusive for some reason. Even though other Capcom games have been released on the Xbox in Japan. It's strange, isn't it?
Re: Xbox Plans To Become A 'Stronger Global Brand' Over The Next Couple Of Years
I hope the game will be translated and released properly.
Sega Japan recently abandoned the Xbox.
Sonic Colors and Two Point Hospital will be released on non-Xbox platforms.
Psychonauts 2 is also not in Japanese.
Please help improve this situation!
Re: Control Is Getting A Multiplayer Spin-Off Game For Xbox Series X|S
Is there a ray tracing 60fps mode yet? It wouldn't be hard for them to implement it.
Re: Xbox Is Getting A Touch Of Animal Crossing This Year With Story Of Seasons: Friends Of Mineral Town
@gingataisen There are certainly signs of improvement. However, even if Japanese game makers release their games on Xbox, it does not mean that they will be released on Xbox in Japan.
For example, Monster Hunter World was not released on the Japanese Xbox. The upcoming Sonic Colors seems to be the same way.
Hopefully this will be improved in the future.
Re: Blizzard's Cross-Play Update Has Arrived In Overwatch
Haha, Overwatch is not out on Xbox. Not here in Japan.
Re: Japan Is Now Xbox's Fastest Growing Market Worldwide, Confirms Exec
This is a great improvement over the time when nothing was released for the Xbox One. This year, we finally got to play Sea of Thieves.
Re: Xbox Is Getting A Touch Of Animal Crossing This Year With Story Of Seasons: Friends Of Mineral Town
@gingataisen Sega has stopped selling Sonic on the Xbox in Japan. Marvelous used to release games in Japan for the Xbox 360, but not a single one since the Xbox One. Marvelous also had the rights to sell Control in Japan, but only sold the PS4 version. (505 games released a downloadable version for Xbox Japan.)
Re: Xbox Is Getting A Touch Of Animal Crossing This Year With Story Of Seasons: Friends Of Mineral Town
But I don't know if there is a Japanese version. Japanese companies are abandoning the Japanese market for the Xbox.
Re: Xbox Boss Congratulates Sony's Insomniac Games On Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
This is definitely the kind of game that Xbox is lacking. We should have the latest Banjo and Kazooie game for families.
Re: Sonic Colors Ultimate Is Speeding Onto Xbox This September
Sonic Colors will not be released on Xbox in Japan. Neither will Tokyo Olympics or Two Point Hospital.
We have no right to celebrate Sonic's 30th anniversary on Xbox.
Re: Random: Phil Spencer Has Been Revisiting Assassin's Creed Unity On Xbox Series X
Activision offers games for PS Now, but not for Xbox Game Pass. They probably just don't offer it because they have a partnership with Sony.
Re: Deals: 'Golden Week Sale' Now Live On Xbox, 100+ Games Included
Interestingly, games such as Shenmue, Naruto, One Piece, and Monster Hunter are not available on the Xbox in Japan, so improvements will be necessary if the Xbox is to sell well in Japan.
Re: Xbox Japan Removes Final Fantasy XII From Game Pass After Just One Day
Final Fantasy
Kingdom Hearts
Popular games in Japan such as Monster Hunter World are not included in the Japan Game Pass. Obviously, this is a problem.
Re: Soapbox: Why Yakuza: Like A Dragon Is My Game Of The Year For 2020
I'd like to see the Japanese version released for the Xbox.
Re: Japan Will Get The Xbox Series X This November, Confirms Microsoft
Unfortunately, Microsoft does not support Japanese for recent game titles such as Wasteland 3, Sea of Thieves, and Microsoft Flight Simulator.
The Xbox Game Pass also does not include games like Final Fantasy, Monster Hunter, or Kindom Hearts in Japan.
This makes for a very different experience from Xbox fans in other countries.