Steins;Gate Re:Boot
News, coverage and analysis tracking Steins;Gate Re:Boot across the outlets.
Steins;Gate Octet of Shifting Space coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and SwitchSpike Chunsoft announced the western release of Steins;Gate Octet of Shifting Space, originally a 2011 PC title. It will be included as an early purchase bonus for the physical version of Steins;Gate Re:Boot, launching October 29, 2026, for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The game recreates the look and feel of 8-bit PC adventure games with text parser gameplay and classic screen-drawing visuals.
Steins;Gate Re:Boot Bonus Will Include Retro PC VersionMages 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.
New Story Route Trailer for STEINS;GATE RE:BOOTSpike Chunsoft has released a new trailer for STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT, highlighting an exclusive story route for the remake where Rintaro Okabe never invents the time machine. The game is available for pre-order, with a Steelbook Edition offered for Nintendo consoles and PlayStation 5. STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT launches on August 20th for Xbox Series X|S and Steam, followed by Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 on October 29th.
STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT introduces additional ‘Gamma Worldline’ routeMAGES. 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.
Steins;Gate Re:Boot introduces new “Gamma Worldline” storySpike Chunsoft has released a new trailer for Steins;Gate Re:Boot, showcasing its original "Gamma Worldline" story content not present in the 2009 release. This new route explores a world where the time machine was never completed and Rintaro Okabe faces despair alongside Moeka Kiryu. Steins;Gate Re:Boot is scheduled for release on Nintendo Switch on October 29, 2026.
Spike Chunsoft Announces Anime Expo 2026 Panel With Danganronpa CreatorsSpike 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.
PS5, PS4 Reboot of Beloved PSP, PS3 Sci-Fi Game Gets Release DateThe reboot of the acclaimed visual novel Steins;Gate, titled Steins;Gate Re:Boot, will launch on Xbox Series X|S and PC on August 20, 2026, followed by PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch on October 29, 2026. This updated version features newly recorded Japanese voice acting, a remade soundtrack, revamped graphics with significantly more artwork, and dynamic character expressions.
Steins;Gate Re:Boot Is Coming West Later This YearSpike Chunsoft has announced that Steins;Gate Re:Boot will be released in Europe and North America on October 29th. This remake of the acclaimed visual novel features redrawn graphics, newly recorded voices and music by composer Tsuyoshi Abo, and new narrative content including an additional ending scenario. The game will be available on Nintendo Switch in Standard and Steelbook Editions.
Steins;Gate Re:Boot Pre-Orders Open Ahead of October 29 LaunchSpike 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 launches in the west on August 20 for Xbox Series and PC, October 29 for PS5, Switch 2, PS4, and SwitchThe visual novel STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT will launch in the West on August 20 for Xbox Series and PC. It will later release on October 29 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch.
STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT gets western release datesSpike Chunsoft has announced western release dates for STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT, a reboot of the original visual novel. The game will launch on August 20th for PC via Steam and Xbox Series X|S, with Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 versions arriving on October 29th. This reboot features updated visuals, a refined UI, and an expanded story with new scenarios.
Steins;Gate Re:Boot English Switch, Switch 2, and PS5 Release Set for OctoberThe English version of the visual novel remake Steins;Gate Re:Boot will launch on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC on October 29, 2026, in North America. The Xbox Series X and PC versions will be released on August 20, 2026, which is the same day as the Japanese release across all platforms. Both standard and Steelbook physical editions will be available.
STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT Will Force Us to Curse That Goddamn Semi-Colon All Over Again on PS5, PS4MAGES 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 AugustMages 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.
Steins;Gate Is Getting Another Remake On Switch 1 & 2 This AugustMAGES. 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 JapanMages 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 RE:BOOT launches August 20 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, Switch, and PCThe visual novel reboot STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT is set to launch on August 20 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC. This title is part of the Science Adventure series.
- Steins Gate Kurisu Makise Nendoroid Basic Figure Pre-Orders Now LiveGood 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 IllustrationsMAGES 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 ExhibitionMAGES 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.