Demon's Souls UK release uncertain

By Robert Purchese Published 7 July, 2009

Update: US publisher Atlus responds.

Atlus has announced a 6th October release for excellent and exclusive PS3 role-playing game Demon's Souls in the US. But its European whereabouts are uncertain.

Update: Atlus USA spokesperson Aram Jabbari has offered us this:

"I'm not aware of any plans/publishers for bringing the game to Europe at this time. Hopefully the game continues to generate word of mouth and positive critical reception (like your great import review you folks did) and a European publisher takes notice."

Sony, which published the game in Japan, told Eurogamer it had "no plans to publish [Demon's Souls] in Europe at present".

Similarly Tecmo KOEI, which brought Atlus series Shin Megami Tensei to Europe, told us there are "no plans" to do the same with Demon's Souls.

Of From Software's previous games, Xbox 360 exclusive Ninja Blade was delivered by Microsoft and Armored Core for Answer was a Ubisoft title.

We spoke to a Ubisoft rep who was  "not aware of any plans" for the company to publish Demon's Souls here.

Nevertheless, Demon's Souls is unlikely to go without a European publisher for long, as its quality is unquestionable. Head over to our Demon's Souls review to find out much more.

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About Robert Purchese

Bertie is Eurogamer's Senior Staff Writer. When he's not hunting down news stories he's often found playing with his kids or gabbling about fantasy games and strange online worlds.

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Comments (49) Latest comment 2 years ago

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  • wizlon #1 3 years ago

    Someone please pick this up, I've been putting off importing it in hope of a UK release.

  • HermitArcader #2 3 years ago

    Post deleted at 09:17:39 22-12-2011

  • mkreku #3 3 years ago

    But aren't PS3 games region free? Should be a piece of cake to import it from the US the minute it's released over there..

  • Entity #4 3 years ago

    Ballbags.

    I may as well import it now.

  • Buztafen #5 3 years ago

    I know theres probably lots of factors in converting a Japanese or an American game for the EU that i dont know about and missing the point on, but the games already in english. Just translate the bloody manual and ship it for crying out loud!! :(
    Edited by 1 at 07/07/09 @ 14:13

  • Steroyd #6 3 years ago

    The sooner it gets a EU launch date, the sooner it gets cheaper in price.

    Yes I'm THAT cheapass.

  • spliffhead #7 3 years ago

    US releases of Japanese titles only need an English translation to be ready for market in North America.

    Unfortunately our "Market" is Europe (and beyond!) so a simple English version will never suffice for a publisher in Europe.

  • Pac #8 3 years ago

    Tempted to sell my import copy after completing it the other day.

    However I really want to play through it again to get my character past level 100.

    Unfortunately second playthrough is even more painful than the first.

    Will...you...stop...killing...me

  • menage #9 3 years ago

    I imported it a month ago and it's freaking brilliant. Sad day if this doesn't get a release while turds always do. It doesn't even have THAT much txt.

  • figgis #10 3 years ago

    Get the Import. It's worth it.

  • systems #11 3 years ago

    Game of the generation. If you pre-order the US version you get the strategy guide and art book.

  • wizlon #12 3 years ago

    Where do people buy these imports from nowadays? Play-Asia informs me that "This item is not available for shipping to European Union"

  • owl #13 3 years ago

    wizlon, try yesasia.com (buy the asian version, it has english subtitles)
    Edited by 1 at 07/07/09 @ 14:35

  • menage #14 3 years ago

    Yesasia indeed

  • krudster #15 3 years ago

    Got mine on eBay from a Hong Kong-based seller. Cost about £44 inc postage, arrived after about a week. Game of the Year for me.

  • hello_fi #16 3 years ago

    WTF? Judging by Crofto's comment, he wants this game...but I thought Crofto hated games considering how much he complains about them all the time!

  • flaming.carrot #17 3 years ago

    eBay has lots of copies available.

  • Kenshin001 #18 3 years ago

    I can see why they don't but Sony should release games according to language rather than region. Japanese, English speaking countries and the rest. I imagine there won't be a UK release because the game would also have to be translated into French, German, Lithuanian etc.

  • Vertius #19 3 years ago

    Anyone know of a trusted site that'd ship the American Deluxe Edition to Europe?

    It's about time Atlus Spoiled me for once... >_>

    Nonetheless, I'd prefer to just get a European copy. Curse you, Atlus! Get a European publishing arm, dammit!

  • j-bo #20 3 years ago

    aye I'm with Vert too looking for a similar recomendation.

  • Cappy #21 3 years ago

    I've always found Video Games Plus to be great for US imports. You'll have to wait for them to update before you can pre-order though, they've currently only got a placeholder entry for Demon's Souls.

    They always fill in the customs declaration the 'right' way so there's no tax to pay.

    *edit* And most importantly, you can pay in Canadian Dollars which have a more favourable exchange rate with the Pound than the US Dollar.
    Edited by 1 at 07/07/09 @ 15:17

  • aine #22 3 years ago

    i have a feeling that 505 Games might publish this. in about two years.

  • kingofbergamo #23 3 years ago

    This is a master piece of game. I got mine yesterday and I cannot praise this game enough! What a great buy this is as this game can easily provide you with hours end of pure enterteinment and fun. This is a game made for those that love a challenge - thank u From Software.

  • kingofbergamo #24 3 years ago

    For those of you interested in import, this is where i got mine from:

    [link url=http://www.yesasia.com/global/1014023935-0-0-0-en/inf o.html
    ]http://ww w.yesasia.com/global/1014023935...[/link]

    It took 5 days to arrive - post free. Also, costs US$66.99 [£41.10]

    PS - I would like to add that there was no problem with UK customs - the package was assigned to me as GAME - no issues!

    ;)
    Edited by 1 at 07/07/09 @ 15:37

  • M_of_the_sys #25 3 years ago

    Translating the American version into English would take a lot of work. All those letter U's to put in...

  • Goodfella #26 3 years ago

    This is a master piece of game. I got mine yesterday and I cannot praise this game enough!

    Indeed. My copy arrived yesterday too from Yes Asia. £41 and took only 8 days to arrive from ordering, free postage too!

    It's brutally hard but bizarrely addictive. I must have played the same first part of the first world a dozen times through due to repeatedly dying. I know a lot of people would give up at that point and trade it in but I love coming back for more.

  • SlientKnight9 #27 3 years ago

    for what reason, why can't we have this great game

  • Emortal #28 3 years ago

    I got it from Renchi, took 5 days, no additional customs cost.

    Logged about 20+ hours so far. Wonderful wonderful game :)

  • Goodfella #29 3 years ago

    @sigmagoat

    Yep, put game in and patch downloaded and installed fine. The game works as if it were a normal PAL release, online component, everything.

  • KevvyMetal79 #30 3 years ago

    Fuck sake just import it.

    It's expensive at the moment but with the release of the US version, you can get it for a substantially cheaper price.

    Come October, get it from videogamesplus.ca

    Who cares if they're dumb enough to not publish it in Europe.

    Playing the Asian version on a PAL console - You get all the updates and works 100% great online. You can play with Randoms or ur friends...etc.

  • Mooglepies #31 3 years ago

    Problem guys. EG haven't reported it yet but the US version will have region locked servers. Bastards.

    Means that people with different versions will not be able to play with each other.

    Sigh. I suppose I could trade my Asian copy in once the US one is out.

  • Goodfella #32 3 years ago

    It really is easy with Yes Asia and they have superb customer contact. Emails every step of the way.

    Just register to the site, order game, choose free delivery, pay by Paypal if you use it (if not use credit card) and wait a week or so for it to arrive.

    Just make sure you order the Chinese (Asian) version.

    [link url=http://www.yesasia.com/glo bal/demons-souls-asian-version/1014023935-0-0-0-en/info.html
    ]http://ww w.yesasia.com/global/demons-sou...[/link]

  • jimbo118 #33 3 years ago

    * Orders shipping to UK and Germany are eligible for our tax-free (VAT-Free) offer if the selected shipping option is Standard Service. However, all Sony game products, including consoles, games and accessories, are not eligible for our tax-free (VAT-Free) offer.

    Hmmm. Want to get mine delivered to Dublin.

  • Mooglepies #34 3 years ago

    Also, YesAisa are very reliable; once it was in stock (which took a while) it was with me within 2 weeks. No shipping fee, no import tax, no fuss.

    As I said before though, be wary. You won't be able to play with US players once their version comes out, and let me tell you it's hard finding people to co-op or even invade your game as it stands right now; this is because the vast majority of players are 9 hours or so ahead of us and aren't online when we are. The only consistent time I get lots of players is on saturday and sunday mornings.

  • Triggerhappytel #35 3 years ago

    This is a Sony title if I'm not mistaken; one of the most highly-rated PS3 games of the year in a genre which is sorely under-represented on the console and the daft fucktards at SCEE can't even be bothered to publish it. Nice one.

    /Slow clap.


    I hope someone publishes it, otherwise I'll have to get it from the US as my first import game.

  • NegativeZero #36 3 years ago

    It's easy enough to get the deluxe US release preordered with import sites like Play-Asia. I put in my preorder yesterday.

  • kissthestick #37 3 years ago

    505 games to the rescue!

  • Clive_Dunn #38 3 years ago

    Still stuck on the first level, it's like being transported back the the 1980's level of random difficulty spikes and sudden deaths.

  • Progguitarist #39 3 years ago

    This is the hardest, most unforgiving game to come out in a long time. It continually bitch slaps you and laughs.

    Stick with it though and it will get right under your skin!

  • shamblemonkee #40 3 years ago

    Can't believe how this can not have a European deal yet... the amount of buzz from this game just by word of mouth let alone review is incredible.

  • PlugMonkey #41 3 years ago

    "Can't believe how this can not have a European deal yet... the amount of buzz from this game just by word of mouth let alone review is incredible. "

    Combined with the fact that it is hardly an obscure Japanese game style. It's a very western styled RPG dungeon crawler.

    SCEE are a bunch of useless bellends, which is why I bought my PS3 from America and this game from Hong Kong.

  • Ezzekhiel #42 3 years ago

    What are publishers waiting for ? This is solid gold...

  • Meho #43 3 years ago

    I broke down and ordered it from Play Asia the other day. There are advantages of not living in the EU after all!!!

  • Mooglepies #44 3 years ago

    Anyone know where I can preorder the US Deluxe edition from? Tried Playasia but they do not ship to the UK apparently.

    Bah.

  • SlientKnight9 #45 3 years ago

    Meho can't blame you i'm still putting up some resistance for not importing demon souls but getting really bored nothing out til november so might pick it up

  • AhSoul #46 3 years ago

    Got this off ebay last week, purely on the strength of the EG review....

    ..... and it's pretty damn good. Very hard, but very good. You do die a lot, but you do feel like you're getting better slowly :)

  • memis2009 #47 2 years ago

    ive ordered it from abroad (japan) and it works perfectly and in english, great game very hard took me like a week to finish the first portal,,,,,,buy it if you can

  • phonicx #48 2 years ago

    For anyone interested in potentially importing Demon's Souls I'm currently doing a series of Articles, Posts and Videos about the Game after importing it from abroad. So far I'm really enjoying it and fully recommend it.

    Check it out here: LINK

  • padcrusher #49 2 years ago

    "Translating the American version into English would take a lot of work. All those letter U's to put in..."

    Very good :)

    -