Due to the many technical issues regarding the localization of the review copies, NIS America has confirmed that Ys VIII will have a day-one update on Switch.
The publisher shared details on this front today in a message to those who reviewed the game.
The patch will address technical issues in which text was not displaying correctly. NISA says it was aware of this, and it will be addressed with the patch. Aside from text, “other issues” will be tackled as well.
The day-one update is one of the three patches planned for Ys VIII on Switch.
Here is the Full Release Schedule:
Patch v1.01 (June 26)
- Short Description: Fixes include adjustment to Nintendo Switch auto-sleep function, incorrect icons displaying, and text refinements.
- Current Status: Ready for Launch
Patch v1.02 (Launch Week)
- Short Description: Addressing crash issues, some aesthetic issues, and text refinements.
- Current Status: Testing Round 2
Patch v1.03 (Week After Launch)
- Short Description: Text refinements.
- Current Status: Testing Round 1
Patch v1.04 (Mid-July)
- Short Description: Japanese Voice Implementation and aesthetic refinements during cutscenes.
- Current Status: Testing Round 1
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