Fans of the horror franchise Corpse Party were disappointed to learn that XSEED Games has canceled the planned Western release of the Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack for Nintendo Switch. The collection, which bundles four entries in the series, initially launched in Japan with English support in August 2025 but will no longer be available physically or digitally in Western markets.
Reason for Cancellation
XSEED Games explained that several games in the Tetralogy Pack did not comply with current Nintendo platform guidelines in Western regions, preventing their release as intended. Due to this, the physical release and previously unreleased digital versions of the games are canceled.
Contents of the Pack
The pack includes:
- Corpse Party (2021): A remake of the original game involving a cursed school and trapped students.
- Corpse Party: Book of Shadows: An anthology revisiting incidents and characters, with alternate scenarios.
- Corpse Party: Sweet Sachiko’s Hysteric Birthday Bash: A canonical midquel where the vengeful spirit hosts a twisted party.
- Corpse Party: Blood Drive: The conclusion to the Heavenly Host arc, featuring new systems and environments.
Future Plans
XSEED remains committed to collaborating with MAGES. to bring Corpse Party II: Darkness Distortion to Western audiences and will provide updates regarding its release.
Community Reaction
The cancellation sparked confusion and disappointment among fans who had anticipated the Western release. Some community members speculated that the issue may relate to stricter content guidelines recently implemented by Nintendo of America.
FAQs
Is there any way to get the Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack in the West?
Currently, the pack is unavailable for official purchase in Western regions, with no announced alternatives.
Why did Nintendo block the release?
Several games in the pack did not meet Nintendo’s current platform guidelines, potentially due to sensitive content.
Will other Corpse Party games still release in the West?
Yes, Corpse Party II: Darkness Distortion is still planned for Western release.
Is the Japanese version playable in English?
Yes, the Japanese release includes English language support.
Conclusion
The cancellation of the Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack’s Western release highlights the challenges of localizing and releasing games with sensitive content under evolving platform regulations. While fans await future releases like Corpse Party II, this setback is a reminder of the complex intersection between content, culture, and market regulations in game publishing.