Astrolabe Games Declares PS5 Physical Editions for All Eligible Unpublished Titles
The pledge signals a small publisher's bet that physical media still has a market, even as the industry shifts toward digital distribution.
Reporting from 1 source: Automaton.
Chinese publisher Astrolabe Games announced the AGO Declaration on July 10, stating it will produce PS5 physical editions for all eligible unpublished titles under its publishing. The declaration applies to titles that meet conditions including PS5 compatibility and master data completion by June 1, 2027. Three titles are already planned: Gurei, Fall Up: Bouncy Grand Adventure, and OMEGA PHENEX COMMENCED PROJECT SIX. The company said it aims to give developers a chance to release physical versions.
The AGO Declaration, named after Astrolabe Games' Chinese nickname and the phrase 'give something a go,' sets a deadline of June 1, 2027 for master data approval. The company will produce minimum quantities in at least one region, with no guarantee of global distribution. The declaration includes a force majeure clause covering platform regulation changes or developer non-cooperation. Three titles are already confirmed for physical release: Gurei, Fall Up: Bouncy Grand Adventure, and OMEGA PHENEX COMMENCED PROJECT SIX.
- Gurei: hand-drawn Japanese-style action game by Lobo Sagaz Studio
- Fall Up: Bouncy Grand Adventure: side-scrolling action game by Unicellular Games
- OMEGA PHENEX COMMENCED PROJECT SIX: mecha action game by Surume Game Koubou
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