Highlights:
- Baldur’s Gate 3 will be releasing in Japan on Dec. 21
- The Japanese version will have less explicit sexual content compared to the overseas counterpart
- Japanese publisher Spike Chunsoft has made the decision to remove explicit content to adhere to cultural norms and regulations
- The modified version aims to make the game more accessible and comfortable for the Japanese audience
Introduction: Baldur’s Gate 3 Japanese Release
The highly-anticipated release of Baldur’s Gate 3 in Japan is just around the corner, with the game set to launch on Dec. 21. However, there is one notable difference between the Japanese version and the overseas counterpart. The Japanese publisher, Spike Chunsoft, has made the decision to remove explicit sexual content from the game in order to adhere to cultural norms and regulations. This modification aims to make the game more accessible and comfortable for the Japanese audience.
A Cultural Adaptation
Spike Chunsoft’s decision to tailor the content of Baldur’s Gate 3 for the Japanese market reflects a common practice in the localization of games. In order to ensure the game aligns with cultural sensitivities and regulations, certain changes are made to make it more suitable for the target audience. This process often entails the removal or modification of explicit sexual content, as it may be viewed as inappropriate or offensive within specific cultural contexts.
Making the Game More Accessible
By cutting explicit sexual content from the Japanese version of Baldur’s Gate 3, Spike Chunsoft aims to make the game more accessible to a wider range of players in Japan.
