Idea Factory International have confirmed that DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia, a visual novel based upon the popular light novel and anime series, will be released on 5th September 2024 for Windows PC (via Steam).
DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia features a brand new original story and introduces Ren, an entirely new character in the franchise. Those who choose the purchase the Digital Deluxe Edition will also receive 2 audio dramas (Natsumi Encounter and Origami Friendship) and a short novel (Ren Masques) with the Digital Deluxe Edition also having a 15% week long discount at launch.
About: A newly emergent spirit named Natsumi ends up in the crosshairs of Deus Ex Machina Industry. Shido defends Natsumi from Deus Ex Machina Industry and manages to seal her powers.
Following the transformation and inversion caused by Origami, Shido manages to reshape the world to protect it, eventually sealing Origami. Enemies may still lurk about, but Shido and his friends savor the peace they’ve secured through their ordeals.
After an ordinary evening spent among friends, Shido has an unusual dream. He hears a mysterious voice calling out from the shadows. Upon waking up the next morning, Shido discovers a peculiar container adorned with a snake pattern under his pillow. Thinking it might be a prank, Shido asks around for the container’s owner. But when they try to open it…
DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia will be available as both a Standard Digital Edition and Deluxe Digital Edition, with the Digital Deluxe Edition containing the following items:
Digital Art Collection (13 pages)
Character art collection
Rough art collection
2 Audio Dramas in Japanese and Drama Script in English and Traditional Chinese (PDF)
Natsumi Encounter
Origami Friendship
Official Soundtrack (27 tracks)
Short Novel in Japanese, English, and Traditional Chinese
Ren Masques
As it stands DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia is scheduled for a worldwide Windows PC release (via Steam) on 5th September 2024 with further information available through the official website.
