Steins;Gate Re:Boot Launches in West on Switch 2, Switch, PS5 on October 29
The Western release date and platform split for Steins;Gate Re:Boot give the 15-year-old visual novel a modern remake with new content, while the earlier digital launch on Xbox and PC suggests a staggered rollout strategy.
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Spike Chunsoft will release MAGES.'s Steins;Gate Re:Boot for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, and PS5 in North America and Europe on October 29. A digital-only Xbox and PC version arrives August 20. The game features redesigned character art by huke, new scenes, and background graphics set in 2010 Akihabara.
Spike Chunsoft announced the Western release of MAGES.'s Steins;Gate Re:Boot for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, and PlayStation 5 on October 29. A digital-only version for Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam will launch earlier, on August 20, in North America and Europe. Physical editions include a standard version and a Steelbook edition with new cover art by character designer huke and a first-print-run sticker. The game uses M2's E-Mote animation system for 2D illustrations, allowing detailed character sprite expressions. Characters have been redesigned with new clothing and accessories by huke, and background graphics depict the 2010 Akihabara scene with locations not in the original game. New event stills drawn under huke's supervision and scenes not featured in the original have been added. The game supports text in Japanese, English, and Traditional and Simplified Chinese, with Japanese audio only. The Japanese release on August 20 covers PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
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