Idol Manager getting physical release in Japan with English support, pre-orders open

Playism has revealed that it will be offering a physical version of Idol Manager in Japan. Furthermore, English support will be included. That’s along with Japanese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Portuguese support.

Idol Manager is already on track for a worldwide release. For now, however, the physical version has only been confirmed for Japan. But since is region-free, anyone can import the boxed version and play through the game normally.

Below is some information about Idol Manager:

Idol Manager is a business sim about conquering the entertainment industry using any means you deem necessary.

You take on the role of manager at a small (but growing!) talent agency. As you cultivate and train the newest generation of young pop stars, you’ll have to decide who to hire and who to fire, who gets promoted when things go well and who gets reprimanded when things get sour. The personal lives of these young celebrities are a part of your business, and the life of a pop star isn’t always a happy one. Their crowning personal achievements can be your greatest commercial successes, but their emotional meltdowns and PR nightmares can spell financial disaster for your company.

It’s not just the idols you have to worry about. The world is full of gossip magazines, super fans, and rival groups, all thirsty for a scoop on the latest scandal. There are a lot of people who want to tear you down and are willing to play dirty, but try not to let it get to you. It’s not personal, it’s business.

Idol Manager arrives for Switch on August 25, 2022 and you can pre-order the physical version here.