New Yo-Kai Watch Project Teased for 2024+ Level-5 Game Delays.

As they say, the more things change; the more they stay the same. Yesterday, a Level-5 Vision presentation which had a number of announcements streamed online. While one is going to have more announced come this April; the rest have all been delayed out of this year. Let’s get to them all.

Let’s address what’s arguably the most notable one first- the next Yo-Kai Watch game. While it’s still not clear whether or not this game is a spinoff or a fifth main title, a new yokai variant is shown off with more news coming at the next presentation in 2024… which should make a good transition to the next point of this post.

While I was open to the company returning to Western markets; it hasn’t exactly gone as planned. As I type this, every single title they announced has been delayed to 2024 and beyond. Let’s rundown the list, going by new release date to keep things as objective as I can. I also cannot say if any of these delays correspond to new console hardware; so let’s begin.

Starting with the newest IP, let’s talk about DECA Police. After a brief period of confusion, this detective game will now see release in 2024. As this game has a lot of potential; I am actually glad they’re taking more time with it; which is my feelings toward all but one game discussed here.

Next, we have a delay that was already confirmed before the presentation: Fantasy Life- The Girl Who Steals Time. Originally slated for this holiday season, the game is now slated for mid-2024. Given the banner season this year has had; I don’t blame them.

In a more clear release date, Megaton Musashi (under the Wired subtitle) will finally see release outside Japan on April 25 of next year. I have been keeping an eye on this one, as I think there’s a market for it after the success and acclaim of Armored Core VI.

Next, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam has been pushed to 2025; which suggests that they need the extra year (and that it happens to mark the 20th anniversary of the franchise even).

Lastly, is the game I’m most concerned about: Inazuma Eleven- Victory Road. This game was first announced in 2016 for release in 2018; meaning that its new 2024 release date will mean eight years of development hell. Let’s hope the lengthy development is the only thing it ends up sharing with Duke Nukem Forever. Honestly not a huge fan of the franchise (or sports anime as a whole), but at this point; I half expect a placeholder date of “when it’s done.” That will be all for now, and I will see you in December. Take care.