SMT 5 Moves Its PS5, PS4 Release Date Forward By a Week, Avoids Elden Ring DLC | Push Square
Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance was previously locked in for release on the 21st June, but for whatever reason, it's now launching one week earlier, on the 14th June. Atlus has confirmed the new date via its social media accounts, and states that any current pre-orders should now be fulfilled on the updated schedule.
It's always quite nice when a game actually gets brought forward, isn't it?
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In terms of other games releasing around the same time, it's worth noting that SMT 5 now shares the same launch date as Monster Hunter Stories and Monster Hunter Stories 2. It's a big day for PlayStation ports!
It does mean, however, that SMT 5 avoids a clash with Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, which is still set for the 21st June. Let's face it, that's probably a good thing.
Does this change in release date impact your summer gaming plans at all? Casually summon some demons in the comments section below.
Robert (or Rob if you're lazy) has been a fan of PlayStation since the 90s, when Tekken 2 introduced him to the incredible world of video games. He still takes his fighting games seriously, but RPGs are his true passion. The Witcher, Dragon Quest, Mass Effect, Final Fantasy, he's played 'em all — a little too much, some might say.
Amazing move. Really glad discussion isn’t gonna be totally dominated around Elden Ring the day this comes out
Cool still another Rise of the Ronin/Dragons Dogma 2 situation for me tho. 2 switch games I've been wanting to get ported now on the same day. Hope I'm able to afford them both to show support
Yeah, it's for the best. SMT is tiny compared to a a behemoth like Elden Ring.
That's cool. Even having spent a good deal of money on the Switch version (Special Edition + digital), I'm still grabbing this day one. One week closer works for me.
@Deoxyr1bose Nobody discussed the game at release either though because it wasn't good. Hoping this one feels less rushed and runs better.
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