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Blue Reflection Quartet launch trailer – full franchise hits Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Koei Tecmo and Gust have released a launch trailer for Blue Reflection Quartet, a collection that bundles all four entries in the series: Blue Reflection, Blue Reflection: Second Light, the anime Blue Reflection Ray, and the mobile game Blue Reflection Sun. The collection features updated visuals, new content, and a reference database for fans. Blue Reflection Quartet is set to release on July 30 for Nintendo Switch.
Blue Reflection Quartet getting Nintendo Switch physical release with English support, pre-orders open
A physical release for Blue Reflection Quartet is planned for Nintendo Switch in Japan, featuring English language support and a Premium Box version. The collection includes four stories from the Blue Reflection series, with updated visuals and new features for accessibility. The game is set to launch on July 30, 2026.
Blue Reflection Quartet Opens Pre-Orders Ahead of July Launch, New Trailer Released
Koei Tecmo and Gust have opened pre-orders for Blue Reflection Quartet, a definitive collection of the Blue Reflection series, launching July 30, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The collection includes the original Blue Reflection, Blue Reflection: Second Light, a scenario based on the anime Blue Reflection: Ray, and Blue Reflection: Sun, along with new features like a Reference Database.
KOEI TECMO Opens Digital Pre-orders for BLUE REFLECTION Quartet, Launching July 30, 2026
KOEI TECMO America and Gust have announced that digital pre-orders for BLUE REFLECTION Quartet are now available for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, with a release date of July 30, 2026. This compilation includes all four titles in the BLUE REFLECTION series, featuring the two console games, a summary of the anime BLUE REFLECTION: RAY, and the first console port of BLUE REFLECTION: SUN. Pre-ordering before July 29, 2026, grants a special set of four photo frames for use in BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light.
Blue Reflection 9th Anniversary Artwork by Mel Kishida Highlights Original Trio
Koei Tecmo and Gust celebrated the ninth anniversary of the Blue Reflection series with new artwork by Mel Kishida, featuring the original trio. The announcement also highlighted the upcoming collection, Blue Reflection Quartet, which will include updated versions of Blue Reflection, Blue Reflection: Ray, and Blue Reflection: Second Light. Blue Reflection Quartet is set to release on July 30, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Blue Reflection Quartet Details Changes, New Content, Advised Play Order
Koei Tecmo and Gust have detailed changes and new content for Blue Reflection Quartet, a collection aiming to clarify the franchise's chronology. The collection includes a Reference mode to map events and character relationships, updated visuals, and playable versions of the Blue Reflection: Ray anime's final arc and a rebuilt Blue Reflection: Sun. New character episodes and voice lines are also added, with some scenes adjusted for modern standards. The recommended play order is Blue Reflection, Ray, Sun, and then Second Light.
Blue Reflection Quartet announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Koei Tecmo and Gust have announced Blue Reflection Quartet for the Nintendo Switch, set to release on July 30, 2026. This collection bundles all four entries in the Blue Reflection series, featuring graphical updates, new features, and expanded lore for both newcomers and returning fans. The series, known for its depiction of teenage girls' emotions and bonds, includes the original game, the anime Blue Reflection: Ray, the mobile game Blue Reflection: Sun, and the console game Blue Reflection: Second Light.
Blue Reflection 9th Anniversary Livestream Announced for March 27
Koei Tecmo and Gust will host a livestream on March 27 to celebrate the ninth anniversary of the Blue Reflection series. The broadcast will feature series supervisor Mel Kishida and voice actresses Yuki Takada and Sawako Hata, looking back at the franchise's history. The Blue Reflection series began in 2017 with its titular turn-based magical girl RPG.
Blue Reflection 9th anniversary live stream set for March 27
Koei Tecmo and Gust will host a live stream on March 27 to celebrate the ninth anniversary of the Blue Reflection series. The broadcast will feature series character designer Mel Kishida and voice actors Yuuki Takada and Sawako Hata, looking back on the franchise's history. The Blue Reflection series includes games released on PlayStation 4, PS Vita, PC, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.
