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Steins;Gate Re:Boot Bonus Will Include Retro PC Version
Mages will include the retro PC version of Steins;Gate, titled Steins;Gate: Hen’i Kuukan no Octet, as a physical first-print edition bonus for Steins;Gate Re:Boot in Japan. This bonus will not be confirmed for the Western release, which will feature a SteelBook edition. Steins;Gate Re:Boot is set for release on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch in Japan on August 20, 2026, with a worldwide English release on Xbox Series X|S and PC on October 29, 2026.
STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT introduces additional ‘Gamma Worldline’ route
MAGES. and Spike Chunsoft have revealed a new trailer for STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT, showcasing the "Gamma Worldline" route. This new story path introduces a world where the time machine was never completed and D-Mails do not exist, presenting a darker narrative for protagonist Rintaro Okabe. The game is set to release on August 20 in Japan for PC and Xbox Series, with other platforms like PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4 launching later in October.
Spike Chunsoft Announces Anime Expo 2026 Panel With Danganronpa Creators
Spike Chunsoft announced a panel for Anime Expo 2026 featuring Danganronpa creators Shohei Sakakibara and Kazutaka Kodaka, along with English voice cast members. The panel will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Danganronpa series and also feature a look at the upcoming remake, Steins;Gate Re:Boot.
Steins;Gate Re:Boot Pre-Orders Open Ahead of October 29 Launch
Spike Chunsoft has opened pre-orders for Steins;Gate Re:Boot, launching October 29, 2026, for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. This remake features redrawn visuals, newly recorded Japanese voice lines, a remade soundtrack, and updated narrative content including a new worldline and ending. The game utilizes the E-mote animation tool for enhanced character expressions.
STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT Will Force Us to Curse That Goddamn Semi-Colon All Over Again on PS5, PS4
MAGES is releasing a remake of the sci-fi visual novel STEINS;GATE, titled STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT, on August 20th in Japan for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. The remake features refreshed character art, an updated user interface, and new scenarios, with English subtitles planned for the Western release.
Steins;Gate Re:Boot Remake Arrives in August
Mages has announced that Steins;Gate Re:Boot, a remake of the visual novel with updated art and new story elements, will launch in Japan on August 20, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. While the PS4 and Xbox Series X will not receive physical releases, Spike Chunsoft will handle the PC and Xbox versions. The Japanese version will include English subtitles, with worldwide release information to follow.
PS5, PS4 Getting Reboot of Acclaimed PSP, PS3 Sci-Fi Game
Steins;Gate Reboot is coming to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, with a Japanese release set for August 20, 2026, and a Western release to follow. This reboot of the acclaimed visual novel will feature updated visuals, new story content, and user interface improvements. The original game, which launched in 2009, involves a group of students who discover a way to send messages to the past, leading to alterations in history.
Steins;Gate Is Getting Another Remake On Switch 1 & 2 This August
MAGES. announced that Steins;Gate Re:Boot, a new remake of the acclaimed visual novel, will launch for Nintendo Switch in Japan on August 20, 2026. Spike Chunsoft will publish the game in the west, which features refreshed visuals, a refined UI, and new story content. This marks the second remake of the original 2009 title, following Steins;Gate Elite.
Steins;Gate Re:Boot announced for Nintendo Switch 2, and Switch in Japan
Mages has announced Steins;Gate Re:Boot for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, launching in Japan on August 20, 2026, with English support. This reboot features updated visuals, a refined UI, and a revitalized story with new scenarios, while retaining the core gameplay mechanics of the original time-traveling visual novel.
Steins Gate Kurisu Makise Nendoroid Basic Figure Pre-Orders Now Live
Good Smile Company and MAGES have opened pre-orders for a Nendoroid figure of Kurisu Makise from the visual novel Steins;Gate. The figure, depicting the character in her lab coat, is scheduled to ship between April and June 2027, with pre-orders closing on June 10, 2026. The article also briefly mentions Steins;Gate Elite and the upcoming Steins;Gate Re:Boot, which will be released on Steam in 2026.
Steins;Gate Orchestra Concert Promoted with New Chibi Character Illustrations
MAGES is promoting the upcoming Steins;Gate orchestra concert, "A Symphony of Causality’s Melodies," with new chibi character illustrations. The concert will feature a full orchestra performing music from the Steins;Gate series, with appearances by singer Asami Imai and vocalist Kanako Ito. Merchandise featuring these illustrations is also planned.
Steins;Gate Anime 15th Anniversary Project Announced With New Artwork and Exhibition
MAGES and Kadokawa have launched a 15th-anniversary project for the Steins;Gate anime, featuring new artwork and an upcoming exhibition in July 2026. The project also announced Steins;Gate Re:Boot, a new version with updated visuals and an ending, scheduled for release in 2026 on Steam with English localization by Spike Chunsoft.
Sci-fi romance visual novel collection My Merry May with be announced for Switch
MAGES. has announced My Merry May with be, a remastered version of the science-fiction romance visual novel, for the Nintendo Switch. Further details regarding the game's release are expected soon.
Visual novel The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten: Memorial Vacation announced for Switch 2, Switch
MAGES. has announced The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten: Memorial Vacation, a visual novel based on the anime, for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, launching July 23 in Japan. The game follows Amane Fujimiya and Mahiru Shiina's first summer vacation in Okinawa, featuring a branching story with eight different endings based on player choices.
Arrowfell’ and More – TouchArcade
TouchArcade has released its weekly roundup of new mobile game releases for the past seven days. This week's list includes titles such as Death Travelers, Dusk of Dragons: Survivors, Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home, RWBY: Arrowfell, and Spidersaurs, covering various genres like action-adventure, roguelike, and puzzle.
Visual novel "Memories Off Sousou: Break out of my shell" announced for Switch
MAGES. has announced the visual novel "Memories Off Sousou: Break out of my shell" for Nintendo Switch, scheduled for release in early winter 2026 in Japan with Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese language support. This title serves as a fan disc for "Memories Off Sousou: Not always true," celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Memories Off series.
