Eastasiasoft have recently confirmed that visual novel Hakuoki SSL ~Sweet School Life~ will launch on 12th February 2026. A physical edition will also be made available exclusively through PlayAsia.
Hakuoki SSL ~Sweet School Life~ is a spin-off of the Hakuoki franchise that takes place in modern day Japan with the characters leading every day lives. Just like with the mainline games Chizuru will be the lead protagonist, with members of the Shinsengumi being characters you’ll regular interact with. This is more than just an otome game, as players will navigate regular school day activities which will see players engage in the school festival, stress over midterms, get into watergun fights and lots more.
About: The long-running Hakuoki otome visual novel series enters a new era! Hakuoki SSL ~Sweet School Life~ puts a modern spin on the Edo period romance of the main series, instead casting heroine Chizuru and the handsome warriors of the Shinsengumi as students and teachers living in modern Japan. School life antics ensue as these beloved characters hold a school festival, stress over midterms, get into watergun fights and more!
Experience a fun slice-of-life story through unlockable event scenes, engaging dialogue and beautifully illustrated character portraits, all localized in English for the first time. Explore unique endings with each character and enjoy mini-games that make this standalone entry extra special!
Features:
Take the role of Chizuru as she’s surrounded by familiar faces in a new modern setting!
Engage in fun mini-games with the handsome warriors of the Shinsengumi.
Make key choices and discover unique endings with each possible love interest!
Enjoy voiceovers in Japanese and newly localized text in English.
Navigate scenarios with ease using a variety of UI controls and preferences!
Limited Edition:
Physical copy of the game
manual
soundtrack CD
art book
mini case
Joy-Con sticker set
acrylic character standees
numbered certificate in a collector’s box
Hakuoki SSL ~Sweet School Life~ is scheduled to release digitally on 12th February 2026, with a physical version available through Play-Asia, for the Nintendo Switch.
