Exciting news for RPG fans eagerly awaiting the release of both the Elden Ring DLC and Shin Megami Tensei 5 Vengeance! Atlus recently announced that the release date for Shin Megami Tensei 5 Vengeance has been moved up, now scheduled for June 14 instead of the initially planned June 21, 2024 launch date.
Reasoning Behind the Change
While the exact reasoning for the change in release date has not been disclosed, it is speculated that the decision was made to provide Shin Megami Tensei 5 Vengeance with some breathing space away from Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree’s release on June 20, 2024. This move aims to prevent the overshadowing of Shin Megami Tensei 5 Vengeance, as seen in previous instances with other games pitted against FromSoftware titles.
In 2021, Sony released Horizon Forbidden West just one week before the launch of Elden Ring, resulting in the Guerrilla sequel not receiving as much attention as it deserved. This trend appears to be repeating itself with the upcoming releases of Dragon’s Dogma 2, Rise of the Ronin, and Princess Peach: Showtime, all set to debut on March 21, just one day before the PC version of Horizon Forbidden West. This pattern raises questions about the scheduling decisions made by Sony.
For those unfamiliar with Shin Megami Tensei 5 Vengeance, it promises to be the ‘definitive’ edition of the 2021 title of the same name. This enhanced version of the popular JRPG will introduce a new expanded storyline featuring additional locations, demons, and choices that significantly impact the outcome of the game’s universe.
Overall, these changes in the release dates of Elden Ring DLC and Shin Megami Tensei 5 Vengeance indicate a strategic move to ensure each game receives the attention it deserves without getting overshadowed by competing titles. Fans of RPGs can look forward to experiencing both highly anticipated games without the worry of one eclipsing the other.
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