Penny-Punching Princess won't be available physically in the UK when it launches this week, it has been revealed by publisher NIS America.
The company has issued a statement saying that it cancelled the release of the physical version of the game in the region when it became clear that it wouldn't be able to fulfil orders.
Here's the statement in full:
We at NIS America Inc. would like to thank all of you for your continued enthusiasm and consideration for this title. We sincerely appreciate the support that you have shown Penny-Punching Princess as well as the anticipation that you have demonstrated for the title. While we are excitedly counting down the hours until we can share this amazing title with the United Kingdom digitally, we have a solemn update to present regarding the physical release on Nintendo Switch.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Standard Edition physical release of Penny-Punching Princess will not be available in the UK region.
It was brought to our attention that the orders for this title would not be able to be fulfilled by their proper release date. In response to this issue, we worked tirelessly to correct this matter. With all options considered, the only viable option left was to cancel the United Kingdom physical release of the Standard Edition of Penny-Punching Princess.
Once again, we would like to extend our personal thanks for your support of this title and our company, and hope that you continue to look forward to its Nintendo Switch and PS Vita digital releases on Friday.
Please note that this occurrence was isolated to the United Kingdom, and will not impact the availability in Europe and Australia. The title will still be available digitally for the United Kingdom.
Were you hoping to get a physical version of the game? Let us know your feelings by posting a comment below.
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Or they could just import the european physical release?
Coinus interruptus.
The 4 people that woulda bought it are devastated
Seems like a strange move for any business to make. Why wouldn't they just release it as they planned and sell through their stock and replenish it when they get the chance? This will end up costing them a lot of those UK sales.
The limited edition is still coming though, from what I make of it.
It could have been worse, getting it from Germany or France - heck, even Italy if it'll ever hit the shelves here... - shouldn't be too hard and/or more expensive (I think).
@OorWullie Sounds more like some hidden production/shipping issues. Like an awry load of carts or something similar.
Or that Corbyn fellow blocked the game in the UK for promoting capitalism
Digital is the only way?
Haha 40€ lol
@SmaggTheSmug or they remembered we are leaving the EU for -reasons- and thought "*#@$ it, make your own games then!" 😉😛
All that PR vomit to say basically nothing.
What about rest of Europe?
@tobibra The rest of Europe should be fine it seems.
This only affects the UK.
That really sucks for you folks across the pond. I'm really looking forward to this game. It's the perfect release date before all the heavy hitters we're getting in late May
I didn't know this game even existed and I'll have forgotten about it ten minutes from now.
I hate the digital route. Totally lame.
Penny-Pinching Princess.
I'm available to write taglines, guys.
Russia strikes again....
How odd. I was importing my copy so I'll have to double check whether I need to get it from somewhere else.
Those Limited Editions are going to be worth a bomb now.
The UK version will have a delay, even though rest of PAL countries will see a release. Let's axe it all together. LOL. Worst excuse ever.
I like how NISA didn't give a proper explanation, except for UK version not released in time, causing them to deny a UK release. Yet other PAL counties will get the game.... with the same codebase. What a feeble excuse.
Unless you go to this page:
https://store.nisaeurope.com/collections/frontpage-clean/products/penny-punching-princess-limited-edition-nintendo-switch
They are limited though
Well I live in the United States so... 👍
At least you Brits have the option to import.
Exec 1: "There is so much interest in our game, we'll make tonnes of money!"
Exec 2: "But wait, it's too much; we can't fulfill all the preorders!"
Exec 1: "Let's cancel it entirely, so we make no money at all!"
Exec 2: "That makes perfect sense!"
Is that seriously what's happened?! I can't make any sense of this at all!
For those of you in these regions, just be grateful that the Switch isn’t region-locked. If this were about a Wii, WiiU, or 3DS game, it would make a whole lot of difference. As it stands, if you want a physical release, you have the US (JAP?) version to look forward to importing. Who knows, your local mom n’ pop game store may be able import it for you.
Ours over here in the Philippines imports Asian, JAP, US, UK games all the time.
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