Atlus Confirms Shiren Wii for Feb 2010

Atlus U.S.A. has unleashed a batch of new content for Shiren the Wanderer, the upcoming critically-acclaimed RPG for Wii, developed by Chunsoft and released under the SEGA label in Japan.

The publisher has introduced an official blog, offering fans an intricate look into the game, its exciting millenium-spanning narrative, and its addictive RPG mechanics. Atlus has also revealed that three online features from the Japanese version of the game have sadly been dropped for the North American release:

"Despite our best efforts, the North American version of Shiren will not include the Rescue, Versus, or Item Transfer online features. However, the downloadable dungeon content from the Japanese version will be included on the disc. Without these subfeatures, Shiren is still a fantastic RPG, one we hope all gamers can experience and enjoy. Still, we understand that the absence of these features may influence some fans' decision to purchase the game, which is why we are bringing this to their attention as soon as possible.

"The game was exceptionally reviewed by famed Japanese gaming publication Famitsu (9/9/8/9) and warmly received by the Japanese gaming community not because of any of its subfeatures, but for being the most accessible, best looking, most exciting entry in the series to date. We're confident North American gamers will agree."

- Aram Jabbari, Manager of PR and Sales at Atlus.

Shiren the Wanderer is currently scheduled for release on 9th February, 2010 and the official US box art can now be seen here.