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Steins;Gate
Steins;Gate Re:Boot, a full remake of the 2009 visual novel, launches August 20 in Japan on PS5, PS4, Switch, Switch 2, and PC via Steam, with Western console versions and the Xbox Series X|S version arriving October 29. The franchise is also marking its 15th anniversary with concerts, merchandise, and streaming events.
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Steins;Gate Re:Boot is the center of the franchise's current activity. The remake, based on the Steins;Gate Elite scenario, rebuilds the original 2009 game with new character designs by huke, redrawn backgrounds of 2010 Akihabara, newly recorded voice work, and a remade soundtrack by Takeshi Abo. It adds a new Gamma World Line route, depicting a timeline where Okabe never becomes Hououin Kyouma and works with Moeka Kiryu. The game uses M2's E-Mote animation system for character sprites, as shown in a 20-minute prologue video released on Steins;Gate Day.
The release is staggered. Japan gets the game on August 20 on PS5, PS4, Switch, Switch 2, and PC via Steam, with the Western PC release also on that date. Western console versions for PS5, PS4, Switch, and Switch 2 arrive October 29. The Xbox Series X|S version, originally set for August 20, moved to October 29 to match worldwide timing. Physical editions are exclusive to PS5, Switch, and Switch 2, with the Switch 2 edition using a game card rather than a key card. Pre-orders include a 10% discount on Steam and a free copy of the 2011 spin-off Octet of Transdimensional Space, which is also being released separately for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, and PC.
Around the game, the franchise is celebrating its 15th anniversary. The first full orchestra concert, Steins;Gate Symphony of Causal Melodies, was held May 31 with a second performance scheduled for July 5 in Nagoya. ABEMA is streaming the TV anime, the movie, Steins;Gate 0, and two special episodes free as part of a KADOKAWA anniversary project. Merchandise includes a Reincarnation model kit of Kurisu Makise, a noodle stopper figure, collaboration sake bottles, and a pop-up event in August.
Key facts
- Release date (Japan)
- August 20, 2026 ↗
- Release date (Western consoles)
- October 29, 2026 ↗
- Platforms
- PS5, PS4, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam ↗
- New content
- Gamma World Line route ↗
- Animation system
- M2's E-Mote ↗
- Pre-order bonus
- Octet of Transdimensional Space ↗
- Orchestra concert
- Held May 31, 2026, with a July 5 performance in Nagoya ↗
Timeline
- Aug 11, 2026 Steins;Gate Re:Boot Xbox Series X|S Release Moves to October 29
- Aug 10, 2026 Steins;Gate Re:BOOT Steam Pre-Orders Open With 10% Discount
- Aug 10, 2026 Steins;Gate's Kurisu Makise Gets a Reincarnation Model Kit
- Aug 9, 2026 Steins;Gate Kurisu Makise Gets Reincarnation Model Kit
- Aug 8, 2026 STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT Download Preorders Open on Switch and Steam
- Aug 7, 2026 Steins;Gate Sake Collaboration Bottles Mark TV Anime's 15th Anniversary
- Aug 4, 2026 STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT Prologue Video Runs Over 20 Minutes
- Jul 14, 2026 Hololive VTubers Tackle Steins;Gate Escape Game Ahead of RE:BOOT Release
- Jul 10, 2026 KADOKAWA and ABEMA Launch Free Anniversary Anime Streaming for 10 Titles
- Jul 10, 2026 Kurisu Makise Noodle Stopper Figure from Steins;Gate Arrives in July
- Jul 8, 2026 Abema to Stream 10 Kadokawa Anniversary Anime for Free in 2026
- Jul 3, 2026 Spike Chunsoft to Release Steins;Gate: Octet of Shifting Space
- Jul 3, 2026 Steins;Gate Final Mission Pop-Up Event Set for August 29-30
- Jun 27, 2026 Kurisu Makise Joins Good Smile Company's Reincarnation Plastic Model Line
- Jun 19, 2026 Tohakusha to Sell Original Goods at Steins;Gate Orchestra Concert in Nagoya
- Jun 11, 2026 Steins;Gate Re:Boot Super Limited Edition Open for Made-to-Order Until June 15
- Jun 9, 2026 Steins;Gate Gets First Full Orchestra Concert With Day-Night Setlist
- Jun 8, 2026 Steins;Gate 8-Bit Spin-Off Octet in Shifting Space Returns as Re:Boot Pre-Order Bonus
- Jun 6, 2026 Steins;Gate Re:Boot Trailer Reveals Gamma World Line Route
- Jun 6, 2026 Steins;Gate Symphony of Causal Melodies Official Report Released
- May 28, 2026 Steins;Gate Re:Boot Launches in West on Switch 2, Switch, PS5 on October 29
- May 25, 2026 Steins;Gate Re:Boot Reveals Store-Specific Swimsuit Bonuses and Limited Edition Details
- May 20, 2026 Steins;Gate Re:Boot Switch 2 Physical Edition Uses Game Card
Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself
sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every
fact links the story it came from.
Facts
- Announced
- collaboration sake bottles with HINEMOS · 2026-08-07
- Announced
- orchestra concert 'STEINS;GATE Symphony of Causal Melodies' on July 5, 2026, in Nagoya · 2026-06-19
- Announced
- next performance scheduled for July 5 in Nagoya · 2026-06-06
- Release
- tv · July 11, 2026 · Japan · 2026-07-08
- Release
- manga · December 2026 · Japan · 2026-06-27
- Release
- music_video · 2026-06-06 · Japan · 2026-06-06
- Release
- game · 2026-08-20 · Japan · 2026-05-20
- Release
- game · August 2026 · 2026-05-25
- Noted
- first full orchestra concert for the Steins;Gate series · 2026-06-09
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All coverage
19h ago
MAGES. has again announced distribution guidelines for the new adventure game STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT, prohibiting the posting and streaming of gameplay videos and asking users to refrain from spoiler text, images, and videos on social media. The publisher explained that many of its games are adventure titles where players enjoy the story by reading text, and watching videos is close to the experience of playing the game, so no permission is given for posting or streaming gameplay videos except for some products. The guidelines also cover bonuses such as limited edition contents and downloadable content like soundtracks, drama CDs, and booklets, which are considered similar to the experiences and information that legitimate purchasers receive. The announcement was made via the official Science Adventure Series X account. STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT is a visual novel-style adventure game that refreshes the graphics of the original STEINS;GATE released for Xbox 360 in 2009 and adds new story content. The base scenario is STEINS;GATE ELITE from 2018, made more readable with better pacing, with new world lines and ending scenarios added. The game is now available for PC (Steam), PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch.
1d ago
MAGES. released STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT on August 20, 2026, for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. The Xbox Series X|S version is scheduled for October 29 at 16:00, with Spike Chunsoft handling the PC and Xbox Series X|S releases. This reboot is a significantly updated version of the 2009 Xbox 360 original, adjusting the scenario based on STEINS;GATE ELITE to make it more paced and easier to read. New world lines and ending scenarios have been added, including the gamma world line, which first appeared in a 2010 drama CD. All in-game voices have been re-recorded, and the BGM has been remade by composer Takeshi Abo. Graphics have been redrawn from line art, with event stills roughly doubling and backgrounds increasing by about 1.2 times compared to the Xbox 360 version. The animation tool E-mote brings characters to life with subtle facial expressions and natural breathing. The opening theme is "Skyclad no Kansokusha" by Kanako Ito. Prices start at 6,380 yen for the download version, 7,480 yen for the standard edition, and 12,980 yen for the limited edition.
4d ago
This week's new game releases in Japan and North America are headlined by two major titles on August 20: the soulslike action RPG Mortal Shell II and the remake STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT. Mortal Shell II launches on Steam, PS Store, and Xbox Store for 6,480 yen, with Devout Edition early access starting August 17. It is set in a ruined world where the corpse of a fallen goddess became the foundation of faith; players become a Harbinger who dons the remains of warriors called Shells to inherit their abilities, combat styles, and memories. STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT is a complete remake of the 2009 Xbox 360 original, with characters, backgrounds, and event stills redrawn from line art and all in-game voices re-recorded. It is based on the STEINS;GATE ELITE scenario with adjusted pacing, and costs 6,380 yen on Steam, PS Store, and My Nintendo Store. Other notable releases this week include The Sinking City 2 and Starsand Island on August 18, plus Bubble Bobble Sugar Dungeon Boost and RyzaChat: AI Ryza on August 20.
Aug 11
Spike Chunsoft and MAGES. announced on August 11 that the Xbox Series X|S version of Steins;Gate Re:Boot will now launch on October 29 at 16:00 JST, instead of the previously announced August 20 date. The publisher stated the delay is intended to match the worldwide release timing for the console versions. The Xbox Series X|S version is the only platform affected by the change. The game will still launch in Japan on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, Switch 2, and PC via Steam on August 20, with the Western PC release also arriving on that date. Western console versions for PS5, PS4, Switch, and Switch 2 are scheduled for October 29. Steins;Gate Re:Boot is a modern remake of the 2009 original, rebuilt with new character designs by huke, redrawn backgrounds depicting 2010 Akihabara, newly recorded voice work, and a remade soundtrack by composer Takeshi Abo. The scenario is based on Steins;Gate Elite with additional worldlines and endings, including a new Gamma Worldline story. The game uses M2's E-Mote animation system for character sprites.
Aug 10
Spike Chunsoft opened the Steam store page for MAGES.'s STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT on August 6 and began accepting pre-orders. The reboot refreshes the original 2009 game's graphics, adds new story content, and re-records all voices. Pre-orders include a 10% discount until release and a free copy of the 2011 spin-off Octet of Transdimensional Space.
Aug 10
Good Smile Company is taking orders for a Reincarnation series model kit of Kurisu Makise from Steins;Gate. The kit recreates her modified school uniform and flowing long hair as she runs. It includes pre-printed face parts and unpainted ones for custom finishing, with color separation handled by painted parts and water-slide decals. Orders close August 5, with shipping planned for December 2026.
Aug 9
Good Smile Company is taking reservations for the Reincarnation Kurisu Makise assembly model kit from Steins;Gate. The kit recreates Kurisu in her modified school uniform, mid-run with long hair flowing. It includes pre-painted and unpainted face parts, with color separation handled by painted parts and water-slide decals. Reservations close August 5, with shipping planned for December 2026.
Aug 8
MAGES. opened download preorders for STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and Steam on August 6, ahead of the August 20 release. The standard edition costs 6,380 yen, and the digital deluxe edition costs 11,880 yen. PlayStation Store pages for PS5 and PS4 are also live, with Xbox Series X|S planned.
Aug 7
RiceWine announced collaboration sake bottles between the TV anime Steins;Gate and the time-themed brand HINEMOS. Four bottles inspired by Rintaro Okabe, Kurisu Makise, Mayuri Shiina, and Suzuha Amane will be released, each with a completely original brew. Pre-orders open July 28 at 1:00 PM, with shipping from early October.
Aug 4
MAGES. released a prologue video for STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT on July 28, timed to Steins;Gate Day. The video is a gameplay sequence titled "Prologue of Beginning and End," showing the story's major turn: Rintaro Okabe gives Mayuri Shiina a Metal Upa at Radio Kaikan, attends Dr. Nakabachi's press conference on the successful time machine invention, and has a conversation with Kurisu Makise. The footage runs over 20 minutes and demonstrates the game's use of the E-mote animation tool, which makes character sprites and expressions move in sync with the story. STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT is a reboot of the 2009 adventure game, based on the STEINS;GATE ELITE scenario but adjusted for a brisker, more readable pace. Graphics are refined, voices are re-recorded, and nearly all materials, including character designs and BGM, are renewed, with new story elements added. The game launches August 20 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
Jul 14
Shirakami Fubuki and Hoshimachi Suisei played a browser-based real escape game based on Steins;Gate, encountering a freeze that forced a restart. The article also recalls Oozora Subaru and Usada Pekora's first-time reactions to the series. The piece promotes the upcoming Steins;Gate RE:BOOT, which adds a new Gamma world line route.
Jul 10
KADOKAWA and ABEMA announced the "KADOKAWA・ABEMA Anniversary Anime Selection" project on July 10, offering free streaming of 10 anime titles that are celebrating anniversaries in 2026. The project includes two types of streaming: dedicated ABEMA channels for some titles and free marathon streams for others. Five titles will receive dedicated channels: Steins;Gate (15th anniversary, channel from July 11), Re:Zero (10th, from August 8), The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (20th), Konosuba (10th), and Bungo Stray Dogs (10th), with channels opening sequentially. The Steins;Gate channel will stream all 24 TV episodes, the movie "STEINS;GATE: The Movie - Load Region of Déjà Vu," all 24 episodes of Steins;Gate 0, and two special episodes (#23β and #25) streaming for the first time on ABEMA, available free for two weeks after airing. The other five titles-Zero no Tsukaima (20th), Aria the Scarlet Ammo (15th), Haganai (15th), Joker Game (10th), and Pompo: The Cinéphile (5th)-will receive free marathon streams. A dedicated website for the project has also been launched.
Jul 10
Furyu is releasing a noodle stopper figure of Kurisu Makise from the Steins;Gate series as a crane game prize in the third week of July 2026. The figure, part of Furyu's noodle stopper prize line, stands approximately 14 cm tall and depicts Makise in a seated pose. The sculpt emphasizes her long hair and an expression described as weary or melancholic, with tights-clad legs visible in the sitting position. The figure serves both as a display piece and a functional lid stopper for cup noodles. The announcement comes ahead of the August 20 release of Steins;Gate RE:BOOT, a remake of the original visual novel. The figure will be available at arcade prize counters starting in the third week of July. No retail price has been announced, as it is a prize item rather than a standard release. The figure is produced by Furyu, a company known for its prize figure lines.
Jul 8
ABEMA announced a special project, 'KADOKAWA・ABEMA Anniversary Anime Selection,' offering free streaming of 10 KADOKAWA anime celebrating anniversaries in 2026. The lineup includes dedicated channels for five series, starting with Steins;Gate on July 11, and free marathon streams for five more. The project runs through the year.
Jul 3
Spike Chunsoft announced during its Anime Expo panel that it will release Steins;Gate: Octet of Shifting Space, an adaptation of the 2011 PC graphic adventure, for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, PS5, and PC via Steam. The company also revealed a Digital Deluxe Edition for Steins;Gate Re:Boot and detailed its new Gamma Worldline story route.
Jul 3
MAGES. announced on July 3 that it will hold the official pop-up event "STEINS;GATE Final Mission" for the newly released game "STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT" on August 29 and 30 at Bellesalle Akihabara in Tokyo. The event marks the first official merchandise sales since the game's launch on August 20. Admission is free, but advance reservations are required for certain time slots to manage congestion. The merchandise lineup includes acrylic stands, tapestries, pin badges, a metal Upa figure, an Upa room light, and plushies of Rintaro Okabe and Kurisu Makise. Two original lab coats modeled after Okabe and Makise will be sold for 20,000 yen each. A 2.7-meter-tall artificial satellite display will also be on exhibit. Advance online orders for venue pickup open from July 6 to July 12.
Jun 27
Good Smile Company has opened pre-orders for a new plastic model kit of Kurisu Makise from the science adventure series Steins;Gate, as part of its Reincarnation brand. The kit, sculpted by Hironori Tokunaga, stands approximately 210mm tall and is priced at 7,500 yen including tax. It captures Kurisi dashing forward in her modified uniform with flowing long hair, reproducing her slender body line and dignified expression. The model uses partially pre-colored parts and water-slide decals to achieve the character's color scheme. Face parts include both pre-printed eye decals and unpainted options for custom painting. The kit is a non-posable fixed-pose figure that requires assembly tools such as nippers and adhesive. Pre-orders are open until August 5, 2026, with shipping scheduled for December 2026. The Reincarnation brand is described as a new-concept series that allows builders to assemble color-coded kits of sculpts by leading creators.
Jun 19
Tohakusha Co., Ltd. will sponsor the July 5, 2026, 'STEINS;GATE Symphony of Causal Melodies' orchestra concert at the Aichi Prefectural Arts Theater Concert Hall in Nagoya and sell original goods at the venue. New items include Lab Coat T-shirts, foil-stamped clear shikishi and acrylic boards, and a made-to-order memorial record. Items from the 15th anniversary pop-up held at Don Quijote last year will also be available. The concert features conductor Kenji Shimura, the Chubu Philharmonic Orchestra, MC Asami Imai, and special guests Kanako Ito and Ayumu (Zwei).
Jun 11
MAGES. has detailed store-specific purchase bonuses for the upcoming game Steins;Gate Re:Boot, including newly drawn swimsuit illustrations of six lab members. The Super Limited Edition, sold via MAGGET and Amazon, is a made-to-order product until June 15. The game launches August 20 on multiple platforms.
Jun 9
On May 31, 2026, the first full orchestra concert for the Steins;Gate series, "Steins;Gate Symphony of Causal Melodies," was held at Chiba's Mori no Hall 21. The daytime β Performance and nighttime α Performance offered different setlists mirroring the game's world lines, with the Tokyo Nihonbashi Symphony Orchestra performing under conductor Kenichi Shimura.
Jun 8
MAGES. announced on June 8, 2026, that first-print package editions of STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT will include a download code for the retro spin-off STEINS;GATE Octet in Shifting Space. The bonus is available for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PS5 versions of the August 20 release. Octet in Shifting Space originally launched on PC in 2011 under the working title STEINS;GATE 8bit. Built around the concept of what Steins;Gate would look like on a 1980s PC, the game uses a command-input system where players type English words to progress. Its graphics reproduce the line-and-paint method of early adventure games, and its sound mimics FM and PSG audio sources of the era, with BGM programmed by series composer Takeshi Abo. This marks the first time the title has been ported to consumer consoles. The download code will become usable when the game launches around late November 2026. MAGES. also confirmed that RE:BOOT itself adds a new Gamma World Line route, depicting a timeline where Okabe never becomes Hououin Kyouma and works with Moeka Kiryu.
Jun 6
MAGES. released a new trailer for Steins;Gate Re:Boot on June 6, 2026, showcasing the game's additional route: the Gamma World Line. This story branch, not present in the original 2009 visual novel, depicts a timeline where the character Hououin Kyouma was never born. The trailer shows protagonist Okabe Rintaro arriving in a world where the time machine was never completed and D-mails do not exist. He seeks help from the lab members but is met with hostility. The route involves Kiryu Moeka and themes of loneliness and despair. Steins;Gate Re:Boot is a full remake of the original game, with all assets rebuilt and graphics improved. It is set to launch on August 20, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
Jun 6
The Steins;Gate Orchestra Concert Executive Committee released the official report for the first full orchestra concert, Steins;Gate Symphony of Causal Melodies, held on May 31, 2026, at Mori no Hall 21 Main Hall in Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture. The concert featured orchestral reconstructions of series music and theme songs, conducted by Kenichi Shimura with Asami Imai as MC and performances by Kanako Ito and Ayumu. The next performance is scheduled for July 5 in Nagoya.
May 28
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.
May 25
MAGES. has detailed store-specific purchase bonuses for Steins;Gate Re:Boot, featuring newly drawn swimsuit illustrations of six lab members. The bonuses include B2 tapestries, clear posters, cloth posters, and acrylic stands. Limited and ultra-limited edition contents were also announced, including a soundtrack DVD-ROM and Blu-ray of the 15th live event. A campaign at the May 31 orchestra concert offers a B2 poster to those who pre-order the game.
May 20
MAGES. announced on the official website for Steins;Gate Re:Boot that the Nintendo Switch 2 physical edition will use a game card, not a key card. The game is set for release on August 20, 2026, across PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. Physical editions are exclusive to PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. The Switch 2 physical edition is priced at 8,580 yen, while the PS5 and Switch physical editions cost 7,480 yen. All download versions, including the Switch 2 download edition, are priced at 6,380 yen. The price difference is attributed to the cost of manufacturing game cards, which store data directly on the cartridge, unlike key cards that act as download keys. The game also has strict streaming guidelines: play videos and let's plays are not permitted at all, with share functions limited to private or personal use only. MAGES. has previously pursued legal action against unauthorized streaming of its games.