Atlus U.S.A., Inc.

About Atlus West (Atlus U.S.A.)

Atlus West (formerly Atlus U.S.A., Inc.) is the North American subsidiary of Atlus, specializing in video game localization and publishing. Established in 1991 in Irvine, California, they are renowned for best-in-class localization of Japanese games for Western markets.

Company History

• Founded: January 18, 1991 (as Atlus Software)
• Origins: Asuka Technologies (February 27, 1989)
• Location: 6400 Oak Canyon, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92618
• Rebranded: Atlus West (2019-2020)
• Parent: Sega Sammy Holdings (since 2013)

Services

Localization

• Best-in-class Japanese to English localization
• Cultural adaptation
• Voice recording and direction
• Quality assurance

Publishing & Distribution

• North American game publishing
• Digital and retail distribution
• Marketing and PR
• Sales operations

Notable Franchises Localized

• Shin Megami Tensei series
• Persona series
• Demon's Souls
• Guilty Gear
• Ogre Battle
• Catherine

Third-Party Publishing

Atlus USA also publishes games from unaffiliated Japanese publishers including:

• Aquaplus
• Quest
• Sting Entertainment

Industry Recognition

Known across the industry as a mark of high-quality, deeply immersive, uniquely Japanese video game experiences with award-winning titles.

Note

Atlus West is primarily a publisher/localizer rather than an outsourcing service provider. Listed for reference as a localization specialist.

Why Atlus West Matters

• localization expertise