Although Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! has been out digitally on Switch since the end of June, people who are waiting on the physical edition to play the game are going to have to wait just a little longer to woo the ladies of the literature club.
Publisher Serenity Forge posted a statement today on Twitter saying that the North American release date for DDLC on Switch would be pushed back from July to the end of September, 2021.
"Unfortunately, we have encountered unforeseen delays with manufacturing and shipping as a result of COVID-19, requiring us to delay the physical release of Doki Doki Literature Club Plus to September 21st.
We understand your excitement and are working around the clock with our manufacturers across the globe to bring you the highest quality and most meaningful product possible. We appreciate your dedication, patience, and continued support."
The physical edition for North America ($29.99) is sold through Serenity Forge's own store, and includes a poem from Monika, a vinyl sticker sheet, a Literature Club membership card, two-inch-tall character standees of all the girls, and a soundtrack download card.
The European physical version (£34.99) is sold through Funstock and includes the same contents, but it already had a 24th September release date, so presumably will not be affected. It is sold out, though. Sorry!
[source twitter.com]
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Man were the "I have played the game on the pc" option, But ouch, I know how it feels to have your physical games delayed, And bc of this damn thing to.
Big bad covid strikes again, more at 11.
Gah. I took the plunge on this. I'm so intrigued to play it. I have avoided any media about it so far. I guess I can wait a little longer.
Alas, I've been spoiled about a lot, thanks to a trollish fellow! I'll still get around to this game, anyway, but I think I'll just settle for digital.
The European version at Funstock is both the wrong price in the article and sold out anyway lol
I don't doubt COVID-19 might have played a part in the problem. But let's be honest, can we even say it is unforeseen situation by now? xD
@GrailUK I am in the same boat as you are man. I have avoided spoilers for this long but I am impatient tho... BUT I know that this will be worth the wait!
You should note that if you want to cancel your preorder from Serenity Forge they literally will not answer your emails.
Given the vagueness of the message, what part(s) of the package do you think is delayed? It seems like the whole bag of swag is the only option as far as a physical purchase is concerned. I'm curious because there don't seem to be other titles facing release delays.
Would like a physical copy, but looks like i have missed out. Not too keen to pay a large sum of money to get it off eBay, so i'll probably just download it once i get through a couple of my other games.
#Wuhankontol
Purchased digitally and pre-ordered physically for both Switch and PS4.
@OneBradley13 Just get it from any retailer for $30 .. I've had mine pre-ordered at Best Buy for in store pickup since July.
@JustMonika cheers. I’ve just spied it online in the last couple of days here at Ozgameshop for a decent price and free shipping to Australia. Will pick it up and grab a couple of other games while I am at it. Looking forward to it
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