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Akiba's Beat Slated for May 16 in N. America, May 19 in Europe
posted on by Karen Ressler
XSEED Games announced on Wednesday that it will release Acquire's Akiba's Beat game for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita in North America on May 16. PQube announced that it will release the game in Europe on May 19. Both companies streamed the same new trailer to announce the release dates.
The game shipped in Japan for PlayStation 4 on December 15 and for PlayStation Vita on March 16, after both releases were delayed.
XSEED Games plans to release the game with English and Japanese audio tracks. Players who preorder the game will receive a 3.5" plushie of the game's mascot character Pinkun. PQube will release the game in Europe and offer a limited edition for both PS4 and PS Vita with a bag, a soundtrack CD, an artbook, and a Pinkun plush.
The English voice cast includes Chris Patton, Erica Mendez, Tia Ballard, Robbie Daymond, Cherami Leigh, Edward Bosco, Ray Chase, Mick Wingert, Cristina Vee, Todd Haberkorn, and Brittney Karbowski.