Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories' dev talks about how the localization came to be, and the expected reception

Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories is set for Switch release later this year in NA/EU, which was quite a surprise to those following the series. It's not really a franchise any expect to get localized, but the change is certainly a welcome one. In an interview with DualShockers, Granzella’s Kazuma Kujo explains that localization was always being considered.

“It was always planned to be released in the west. We wanted to release the game overseas. We weren’t sure we could find a partner who could assist in bringing such a Japanese game to the West. It is a dream come true to find such a strong partner as NIS America.”

Of course, the next question is whether or not the game will sell outside of Japan. Kujo isn't quite sure what'll happen, but his team will be watching closely, and the reception to this title could pave the way for future installments to be localized as well.

“We are half expectant and half hesitant. It might be a little too Japanese. We will be surveying the Western fanbase, and plan to put out something to gather their opinions.”