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9 R.I.P. Sequel gets Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
Idea Factory International announced that the otome visual novel 9 R.I.P. Sequel will be released on Nintendo Switch on October 27, with a physical edition also confirmed. The game features nine full routes, including continuations of the previous game's Heavenly and Godly Endings, along with new sub-characters and bonus content.
Olympia Soiree Catharsis confirmed for worldwide Nintendo Switch release
Olympia Soiree Catharsis, an otome visual novel, is confirmed for a worldwide release on Nintendo Switch in 2027, with Aksys Games and Idea Factory handling the localization. The game, a sequel to Olympia Soirée, was originally released in Japan in December 2025 and features a new romantic fantasy narrative.
Illusion of Itehari: Trail getting worldwide Nintendo Switch release
Aksys Games, Broccoli, and Lictobits announced that the otome visual novel Illusion of Itehari: Trail will receive a worldwide release on Nintendo Switch in 2027. The game is a sequel to Illusion of Itehari and features new and returning characters with Live2D animation. It will be published physically and digitally.
This week in PC games: a trio of surreal shooters, a big Stellaris expansion, and a new RPG from Octopath Traveller devs
This week's PC gaming releases include the Stellaris expansion Nomads, the RPG The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales from Octopath Traveller developers, and the early access FPS goblinAmerica. Other notable titles are the drill-based horror game Mole, the R-Type Tactics collection, and the otome visual novel Mythic Love: Iberian Legends.
9 R.I.P. sequel launches this fall in the west
Idea Factory International announced that the otome visual novel sequel 9 R.I.P. sequel will launch for Nintendo Switch in the west this fall, available both physically and digitally. The game features new choice types like Purity and Depth, and includes nine romance routes with returning and new characters. The sequel continues the story following the endings of the first game, with Heavenly Routes offering direct continuations and Godly Routes serving as epilogues.
Otome visual novel Hakuoki Memoirs: Drifting Clouds comes to Nintendo Switch in early 2027
eastasiasoft will release the first official English localization of the otome visual novel Hakuoki Memoirs: Drifting Clouds for Nintendo Switch in early 2027, featuring English text and Japanese voiceovers. Physical editions, including a limited run of 2000 collector's sets, will be available for pre-order via Playasia starting June 4th. This release includes side stories set between the original chapters of Hakuoki: Chronicles of Wind and Blossom.
Preview: Salvus: Aries Otome Looks Gorgeous
Salvus: Aries is an otome visual novel from Rosemilk Studio that blends romance with intrigue and mystery. Currently in early access on PC, the game features attractive character designs and voice acting, with a narrative that balances the heroine's afterlife duties as a reaper with her developing relationship with a coworker. While the production quality is high, some concerns remain regarding the heroine's characterization consistency across different routes.
OVER REQUIEMZ launches August 20 in the west
The otome visual novel OVER REQUIEMZ, developed by Idea Factory and Kogado Studio, will launch for Nintendo Switch in the west on August 20. Publisher Aksys Games announced that physical edition pre-orders are now available, including a store-exclusive edition with the original soundtrack CD. The game is a dark reimagining of The Wizard of Oz, where the protagonist is sentenced to death and must investigate mysterious ruins with other convicts.
Cupid Parasite coming to PC in 2026
Idea Factory International has announced that the otome visual novel Cupid Parasite will be released for PC via Steam in 2026. Further details regarding the specific release date are expected closer to launch.
Otome Visual Novel '9 R.I.P. Sequel' Opening Movie Revealed, Bonus Trading Cards Announced for Switch Release
Idea Factory International has announced that the otome visual novel sequel 9 R.I.P. sequel will be released on Nintendo Switch in 2026. The publisher revealed the game's opening movie and confirmed that physical Standard Edition copies will include a bonus trading card pack while supplies last. The sequel continues the story of Misa Isshiki, focusing on her second year of high school with branching narrative paths based on player decisions.
The Prince of Tennis: Sweet School Festival and The Prince of Tennis: Doki Doki Survival remasters launch July 30
The remastered versions of the otome visual novels The Prince of Tennis: Sweet School Festival and The Prince of Tennis: Doki Doki Survival are set to launch on July 30. These remasters bring updated visuals and features to the beloved titles.
Otome Visual Novel 'Birushana: Winds of Fate' Gets Physical Switch Release Details, Plus Edition Preorders
Idea Factory International has revealed details for the physical release of the otome visual novel Birushana: Winds of Fate for Nintendo Switch. Preorders for the Standard and Plus Editions, which include an art book and trading cards, open April 22, 2026. The game, a fan disc follow-up to Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei, expands the story with new routes and epilogues, featuring nine romanceable characters.
Review: Homura: The Crimson Warriors Is Another IFI Historical Otome
Homura: The Crimson Warriors is a historical otome visual novel set in the Sengoku period, featuring romances with figures like Yukimura Sanada and his allies as they face the Tokugawa shogunate. The game offers a similar style to titles like Hakuoki and Birushana, with supernatural elements and a focus on conflict, but maintains its own unique identity. It includes helpful quality-of-life features such as a glossary and chapter summaries, and is available on the Nintendo Switch.
Otome Visual Novel '9 R.I.P. Sequel' Coming West to Switch Later This Year; Physical Release Confirmed, New
Idea Factory International announced that 9 R.I.P. sequel, a follow-up to its supernatural otome visual novel, will launch physically and digitally on Nintendo Switch in 2026. The game continues directly from the original's endings, featuring nine full routes centered on returning love interests and new conflicts.
9 R.I.P. Sequel getting worldwide Nintendo Switch release
Idea Factory has announced that 9 R.I.P. Sequel, an otome visual novel, will receive a worldwide release on Nintendo Switch in 2026. The game will feature nine full story routes, including continuations of the previous endings.
9 R.I.P. sequel coming west in 2026
Idea Factory International announced that the otome visual novel sequel 9 R.I.P. will be released in the West for the Nintendo Switch in 2026. Further details about the game's content and specific release date are expected.