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Xbox Struggles Japan: Low Sales, Port Delays

5/1/2026

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The developer of Sakuna: Of Rice and Rain said the team lacks manpower for an Xbox port.
He noted Xbox consoles are not stocked in major Japanese stores, limiting demand.
Microsoft hired an ID@Xbox lead in Japan to grow the platform.
Famitsu reported Xbox Series sales in Japan fell about 75% year-on-year in 2025 to roughly 31,000 units, while Switch sold over 1,500,000 and PlayStation 5 sold 879,000 units.

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Story summary

The developer of Sakuna: Of Rice and Rain said the team lacks manpower for an Xbox port.
He noted Xbox consoles are not stocked in major Japanese stores, limiting demand.
Microsoft hired an ID@Xbox lead in Japan to grow the platform.
Famitsu reported Xbox Series sales in Japan fell about 75% year-on-year in 2025 to roughly 31,000 units, while Switch sold over 1,500,000 and PlayStation 5 sold 879,000 units.