The announcement of PSP title Fate/unlimited codes as a digital-only effort left questions, leaving us out to wonder if Capcom is considering to leave the UMD format behind and release solely on PSN in the foreseeable future. With talk of other titles like Patapon 2 taking the no-disc route, as well as rumors that point to a UMD-less PSP, it’s not such a outlandish thought. So, is Capcom abandoning the format?

The answer is: no. In an attempt to quell such notions, Capcom said today that it has no immediate plans to refrain from backing UMD.

We certainly do not intend to stop supporting UMD. Certainly for us PSP is very important – more so with Monster Hunter coming – than maybe any other publisher.

Fair enough. In Capcom’s case, it is easy to see why they are hesitant on making the jump. With millions of gamers over in Japan snapping up each Monster Hunter title, I suppose it’s safe to say they want to ensure that all PSP owners can play it, whether they have an internet connection or not.

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