Although itch.io is primarily an English talking platform, we have seen all kinds of creators talking many various languages sharing their work. Additionally, the contributions we have acquired on translating our desktop app have been a fantastic indicator that it is vital for itch.io to be accessible to as many individuals as attainable.

MugenCreations is a Japanese localization studio that helped us with the interpretation of our app. After speaking to them extra we realized there was quite a lot of potential to work collectively to assist carry video games on itch.io to Japan, whereas serving to carry a Japanese viewers to itch.io.

We’re proud to announce a partnership with MugenCreations that may allow builders on itch.io to discover a Japanese viewers. We’ve created a gaggle web page, itch.io meets Japan, to let builders focus on and present curiosity. MugenCreations has partnered with a bigger distributor in Japan that is in search of recent video games.  They have 1,951 outlets serving round 10 million Japanese individuals. They’re main in search of VR associated content material, however different video games can apply as effectively.

In order to get began first learn over the Welcome information and ensure to click on “Join this group” on the group’s web page if you would like to obtain updates concerning the venture.

Looking ahead to seeing the video games we’ll be capable of assist localize!