Rain98 Slips to 2027 as Steam Wishlists Pass 100,000
The game label C#4R4CT3R has delayed Rain98, its psycho-suspense adventure set in 1998 Tokyo, from 2026 to 2027. The label said more time was needed for production and adjustment to make a work that stays with players after completion.
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Why it matters
The delay buys production time while the demo update and a six-figure wishlist count keep Rain98 in front of Steam users through a year with no dated release.
Key Facts
- C#4R4CT3R delayed Rain98 from 2026 to 2027.
- A major demo update with additional scenarios is scheduled for early 2027.
- Steam wishlist registrations for Rain98 have topped 100,000.
- Rain98 is set in 1998 Tokyo and follows life with Reina Amahara, a girl who wishes for the world's destruction.
- The specific release date for Rain98 will be announced at a later date.
A major demo update with added scenarios is due in early 2027, and Steam wishlist registrations have passed 100,000. A specific release date will be announced later.
The label explained the slip by saying it wants a work that stays in the heart once everything has been played, and judged that more time was needed for production and adjustment. The demo, which already covers 1998 Shibuya and Reina Amahara, gets a major update with additional scenarios in early 2027. Rain98 remains a Steam release, with the specific date still unannounced.
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