Steins;Gate Re:Boot finally has a release date. The remake of the classic visual novel launches on August 20 in Japan for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
The announcement also came with the reveal of the game’s new cover art, opening movie, and a preview of its updated “E-mote” character animation system. Pre-orders are set to begin on May 8.
Developer MAGES. previously delayed Steins;Gate Re:Boot from its planned 2025 launch into 2026, saying the extra time was needed to deliver a more polished product. The remake is now positioned as a major refresh of the original visual novel, featuring updated visuals, a redesigned user interface, re-recorded voice work, and remade background music by returning composer Takeshi Abo.
Original character designer huke also returned for the project and created the newly revealed cover illustration.
Most of the original Japanese cast is reprising their roles, including Mamoru Miyano as Rintaro Okabe, Kana Hanazawa as Mayuri Shiina, Tomokazu Seki as Itaru “Daru” Hashida, and Asami Imai as Kurisu Makise. Other returning cast members include Saori Goto, Yu Kobayashi, Haruko Momoi, Yukari Tamura, Masaki Terasoma, Ayano Yamamoto, and Mitsuru Ogata.
According to MAGES., Steins;Gate Re:Boot is based on the scenario used in 2018’s Steins;Gate Elite, which combined footage from the anime adaptation with newly produced animation sequences. The remake promises “fully updated visuals, UI, and an all-new story that breathes new life into the streets of Akihabara.”
While the Japanese version is now dated, details about the English release are still pending.
Originally released in 2009, Steins;Gate is one of the most influential visual novels ever made. The story follows self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Rintaro Okabe and his group of friends in Akihabara after they accidentally discover a method of sending messages through time using a modified microwave. Starting out as small experiments, the story spirals into conspiracies, timeline shifts, and increasingly dangerous consequences.
The game became a breakout hit thanks to its story featuring elements of science fiction, psychological drama, and emotional character writing. It later expanded into one of MAGES.’ biggest multimedia franchises, spawning sequels, spin-offs, manga, films, stage plays, and anime adaptations.
Steins;Gate is also part of the larger Science Adventure series, which includes titles such as Chaos;Head, Robotics;Notes, Chaos;Child, and Anonymous;Code. While each entry tells a separate story, they share themes involving science, technology, conspiracies, and alternate realities.
The anime adaptation of Steins;Gate by White Fox aired in 2011 and is still widely considered one of the strongest sci-fi anime of the last decade. It was followed by Steins;Gate 0 in 2018, which explored an alternate timeline.
Steins;Gate Re:Boot launches in Japan on August 20.
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