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Aksys Games to Release Jack Jeanne Switch Game in English in 2023
posted on by Alex Mateo
Aksys Games announced during the New Game Plus Expo event that it will release the Jack Jeanne Nintendo Switch in English in 2023.
The company also revealed the following release dates and windows:
- Horgihugh and Friends for Nintendo Switch - June 16
- Undernauts: Labyrinth of Yomi for PlayStation 5 - summer 2022
- RICO London for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One - April 28
Aksys Games describes Jack Jeanne:
Kisa is about to give up her dream of becoming an actor when she is given the opportunity to attend the prestigious All Boys Drama School that she has always ired. She is granted ission with two conditions: be chosen as the lead in the final performance and hide her identity as a girl! Competition at the school is fierce and the rivalry is real! Will Kisa be able to forge powerful bonds with her all-male classmates while competing against them? Will she be cast in the lead role in the final performance at the end of the year all while keeping her secret?
Jack Jeanne's official revealed earlier this month that the game would get releases in English and Traditional Chinese. The game's UI and text will get English and Chinese translations but the voice acting and music will remain in Japanese in the localized releases.
The game delays.
The game has both visual novel and rhythm game elements, and centers on the theater and a drama school setting. Broccoli stated the game has "20 novels" worth of story. The game's main scenario is fully voiced.
Ishida is credited with the original work and character designs, and he also worked on the world design, in-game illustrations, and Happinet.
Source: Email correspondence
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