The PlayStation 4 and PS Vita versions of strategy RPG and visual novel hybrid Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception and sequel Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth have been delisted from the PlayStation Store in western territories.
A representative for Atlus, which published both titles in the west, confirmed to Gematsu that the titles were delisted because Atlus’ licensing rights expired. Atlus did not have any information about whether the games would return to the digital storefront.
Gematsu has reached out to developer Aquaplus as well as PC versions publisher DMM Games for further information. However, it is currently the weekend in Japan and we likely will not hear back until Monday at the earliest.
Here is an overview of each game, via their Steam pages:
Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception (Steam page)
About
When I awoke, there was snow. Navigate the unforgiving wilderness of a turbulent new world!
For almost two decades, this series of tactics-RPG visual novels has been beloved by Japanese fans for its spectacular music, art, characters, and story. Now it finally returns to its origins on PC. This sequel to Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen, first released more than a decade after the original game, is a great place to jump in to the series!
Key Features
- 30-plus hours of story and gameplay.
- Thoughtful, slick, and active tactics-RPG combat.
- All-new, customizable mouse-and-keyboard controls and adjustable resolution.
- An unforgettable, evocative soundtrack.
- Gorgeous, distinctive art.
Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth (Steam page)
About
The final chapter of the Utawarerumono series! Yamato and Tuskur—two nations’ fates hang in the balance.
For almost two decades, this series of tactics-RPG visual novels has been beloved by Japanese fans for its spectacular music, art, characters, and story. Now it finally returns to its origins on PC.
The riddles and questions of the past are answered here.
Key Features
- 50-plus hours of story and gameplay.
- Thoughtful, slick, and active tactics-RPG combat.
- New Co-op Final finisher moves to slay your enemies in style.
- All-new, customizable mouse-and-keyboard controls and adjustable resolution.
- An unforgettable, evocative soundtrack.
- Catharsis.