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Freedom Wars to receive retail release in Europe

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe announced today that Freedom Wars will receive a full retail release in Europe.

Previously, the PlayStation VIta-exclusive JRPG was only confirmed for digital-only release in Europe. Sony came to the decision after many fans wished for a physical release in the PlayStation Blog comments, forums, and on social media.

The game is already set for a physical release in North America.

Freedom Wars is an action RPG developed by Sony Computer Entertainment Japan Studio, Shift (God Eater series), Dimps (Dragon Ball Z: Budokai series, co-developers on Street Fighter IV) that features up to eight-player competitive and cooperative gameplay, online or offline. It’s high-contrast cel-shaded graphical style is reminiscent of anime from studio Madhouse, such as Death Note, with some combat seemingly inspired by the anime Attack on Titan.

European readers, let us know if you’re switching to the retail release of Freedom Wars in the comments below.