If you’ve always wanted to play Japanese games on your PS4, you can do so with a little bit of work. In this article, we’ll cover how to create a Japanese account, how to bypass region locks, and how to get a digital copy of a region-locked game. Alternatively, you can purchase a physical copy of a game from the Japanese PSN store. In either case, you shouldn’t have any trouble getting trophies.
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Creating a Japanese account
Creating a Japanese account on your PS4 is a relatively simple process. It starts with logging into your PlayStation Network account. Then, tap on the PlayStation Network icon on your XMB and choose “Add Account.” The next step is to select your desired language and country. After choosing your language, you will be prompted to choose a password. If you’re not sure how to set up your PSN account, you can learn how to do it from the PlayStation website.
Once you’ve chosen your avatar, you’ll need to fill out the next few fields. Your name and birth date are both mandatory. Make sure you’re over the age of 18 to avoid being blocked from purchasing over-the-age games and receiving game recommendations. In addition, make sure you choose the Japan region from the list. This will allow you to create your Japanese account on the PlayStation Store. When you’re finished, go back and check that your email is now set to the Japanese language.
Dark Souls 3 does not have an English language option
If you’re wondering why Dark Souls 3 doesn’t have an English language option on the PS4 version, you’re not alone. This game has been available in Japan for a while now, but it’s only recently been released in the western world. That means that the game’s text and voice acting are in Japanese. It is not an entirely impossible feat, but it’s not as easy as it sounds. If you’d like to play the game in English, you can get a loophole that allows you to do so.
Luckily, the game community has come up with a workaround for the Japanese text. Using a Google Translate app works great. There is also a comprehensive guide available that contains translations and directions for most menus in the game. And that’s not all. It’s not all bad: there are even extensive translations for the class descriptions and items, too.
