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Arcadia Fallen II Review | TheXboxHub
Arcadia Fallen II expands significantly on its predecessor, moving the setting from a shop to a magical university and doubling the cast. While the core themes of 'othering' and societal marginalization remain, the sequel escalates the stakes dramatically, drawing parallels to real-world conflicts. Despite some minor criticisms regarding the illusion of choice in dialogue options, the game's strong writing and production values make it a confident and thrilling step forward for the visual novel series.
Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina Announced For Switch 1 & 2, Out "Early 2027"
Developer French Bread and publisher Aniplex announced Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, with a planned early 2027 release. The announcement was accompanied by a teaser trailer, with further details on refined battle mechanics and new characters promised for the future.
Nekomata Okayu Visual Novel Okayu Nyumu R Will Be in English
Entergram has opened a Steam page for the visual novel Okayu Nyumu R, confirming an English translation for the PC version. This follows the original Okayu Nyumu, which also received an English release on PC, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch. The game features voice acting from Vtuber Nekomata Okayu and cameos from other Hololive performers.
Umineko Albums Now Available on Spotify Featuring Game and Anime Themes
Two albums from the Umineko visual novel series, "Umineko no Naku Koro ni" and "Katayoku no Tori," featuring game and anime themes respectively, are now available on Spotify. The "Umineko no Naku Koro ni" album includes the PC game's theme, while "Katayoku no Tori" features the anime's opening theme with various arrangements. Umineko When They Cry is available on PC via Steam.
There's a new Vampire The Masquerade game in the works, and its setting is my absolute favorite
Revive The Spark has announced Vampire: The Masquerade - Oaths and Ashes, a new visual novel set in Berlin, Germany, scheduled for release in 2026. Players can choose between two characters, Alice and Lenz, each with unique abilities and motivations, whose actions will impact the city's political landscape. The game aims to capture the political intrigue of the tabletop game, differentiating itself from previous titles like Reckoning of New York with dynamic map changes and new Thinblood Alchemy systems.
Crystal Game Works Drops New Yuri Visual Novel Our Home, My Keeper | HappyGamer
Crystal Game Works has released the yuri visual novel Our Home, My Keeper on Steam. The game features a 75,000-word modern fantasy story about a children's book author who escapes to the English countryside and discovers a centuries-old brownie roommate. The story is written by acclaimed yuri visual novel author ebi-hime, with original music by Singto Conley.
Cyberpunk bartending sim VA-11 Hall-A devs' first game in 10 years finally launches this summer
Sukeban Games has announced a summer release window for its upcoming action game, .45 Parabellum Bloodhound, which is also the developer's first new title in 10 years since the popular cyberpunk visual novel VA-11 Hall-A. The game features an anime-inspired art style and an 'Active Time Action' combat system. The studio also mentioned plans to return to their previously delayed sequel, NIRV Ann-A, after Bloodhound's release.
Vampire: The Masquerade finds new undead life in Oaths and Ashes, a visual novel RPG set in Berlin
Revive The Spark is developing Vampire: The Masquerade - Oaths and Ashes, a visual novel RPG set in contemporary Berlin, planned for release in 2026. The game features two protagonists, Alice and Lenz, with gameplay mechanics based on the Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition TTRPG ruleset. The studio is composed of industry veterans, and the game is available to wishlist on Steam.
El Paso, Elsewhere Dev Changing Gears With the Reveal of 'Truck-kun is Supporting Me From Another World?!' a
Strange Scaffold has announced 'Truck-kun is Supporting Me From Another World?!', a vehicular action and visual novel hybrid coming to PC via Steam later this year. The game puts players in the role of the truck that transports characters to another world, a twist on the common isekai trope. Gameplay alternates between chaotic driving segments and narrative sequences, with actions in the real world influencing the protagonist's strength in the fantasy realm.
Saving Troubled Students Comes at a Cost in 'Haru wa Akebono, Ware wa Bakemono' an Upcoming Psychological
Haru wa Akebono, Ware wa Bakemono is an upcoming psychological horror visual novel from indie developer Charon and Japanese creator Kaoru Nekofuji. The game centers on an elementary school teacher who becomes involved with students struggling with personal issues, with player choices shaping the narrative and its multiple endings. The PC version will feature fully hand-drawn artwork, replacing temporary AI-assisted assets used during development.
Truck-kun is Supporting Me From Another World?! arrives in 2026 — MP3s & NPCs
Strange Scaffold has announced their new anime-inspired title, Truck-kun is Supporting Me From Another World?!, which combines vehicular action and visual novel elements. The game is set to release in 2026 for PC and Xbox Series X/S, featuring a story where the protagonist uses truck-kun to send pedestrians to another world to gather power.
Oaths & Ashes - a thrilling VN set in the deep, grim Vampire the Masquerade universe is announced!
Revive The Spark and Paradox Interactive have announced "Vampire: The Masquerade - Oaths & Ashes," a narrative visual novel set in contemporary Berlin, scheduled for release in 2026. The game features two protagonists with contrasting abilities and choices that impact a political map of the city, drawing mechanics from Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition.
Strange Scaffold Announces Anime Driving Game Truck-kun is Supporting Me From Another World?!
Developer Strange Scaffold has announced their new game, Truck-kun is Supporting Me From Another World?!, an anime-inspired vehicular action and visual novel mash-up. Players will control a truck that isekais people into a fantasy world, smashing through objects to help a corporate climber named Carissa Ward. The game is set to launch on PC via Steam later this year.
Truck-kun is Supporting Me From Another World?! Announced by Strange Scaffold
Strange Scaffold has announced Truck-kun is Supporting Me From Another World?!, a vehicular action and visual novel game inspired by isekai anime. Players control a truck that sends people to another world, with the story following Carissa Ward's journey home from the fantasy world of Talinfold. The game, featuring a ska-inspired soundtrack, is set to launch on PC via Steam later this year.
Farming Camp demo now available on Steam
The demo for Farming Camp, a cozy single-player farming simulation game with visual novel elements, is now available on Steam. Developed by Innerfire Studios and published by SOEDESCO, the demo allows players to experience one in-game week of camp life as Alessandra, managing daily routines, completing quests, and building relationships.
Pixel Art x Live2D Deep Sea Visual Novel "Abyssal Moonlight" – Launching May 10
Indie developer Garurai announced that the pixel art and Live2D visual novel "Abyssal Moonlight Prologue" will launch on May 10, 2026. The game features a unique "digital pop-up book" presentation and explores a harsh deep-sea fantasy world with themes of social disparity. It will be available for free on Novel Game Collection and Itch.io.
Dark Wizard of Oz-Inspired Otome Visual Novel 'Over Requiemz' Coming West to Switch This August
Aksys Games announced that the dark wizard of Oz-inspired otome visual novel Over Requiemz will be released for the Nintendo Switch on August 20, 2026. The game follows a high school student transported to a version of Oz ruled by witches, where she must investigate ruins alongside convicted murderers. A special edition with the original soundtrack will be available exclusively through the Aksys Online Store.
Graphic Novel-Style VN Ashes Launching in Steam Early Access May 7
The graphic novel-style visual novel Ashes, developed by Plot Twist, is launching on PC via Steam Early Access on May 7. The game follows Azar Warren as she navigates dangerous truths and seeks safety. Lead developer Cléa Frost expressed excitement for players to experience the early access version of the game.
OVER REQUIEMZ Coming to Nintendo Switch on August 20th
Aksys Games announced that the otome adventure game OVER REQUIEMZ will be released on Nintendo Switch on August 20th, 2026. The game is a dark reimagining of The Wizard of Oz, where the player character is sentenced to death and must travel with convicts to investigate mysterious ruins.
Over Requiemz getting English release in the west on Nintendo Switch [update: release date]
Aksys Games has announced that the otome adventure game Over Requiemz will be released in North America and Europe for the Nintendo Switch in Summer 2026. The game, originally released in Japan in April, is a dark reimagining of The Wizard of Oz. An update later confirmed the release date as August 20, 2026.
