Reef Entertainment, in partnership with publisher Spike Chunsoft and Japanese developers MAGES, have recently confirmed that STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT, which is the remake of the iconic visual novel STEINS;GATE, will receive a physical release in the UK and Europe for both Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 including a Steelbook Edition.
These Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 editions will feature a new cover illustration by Character Designer huke, and during its first-print-run will also receive an exclusive sticker. Pre-orders for both physical editions are currently available on the Spike Chunsoft store, but are expecting to appear soon at particpating retailers.
STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT is a remake of the original STEINS;GATE game that released in 2009 onto the Xbox 360 in Japan, and will feature updated visuals and new narrative content. STEINS;GATE is a time-travelling visual novel experience with multiple endings and uniquely crafted artwork, and as such this RE:BOOT edition will feature refined character illustrations by character designer huke, along with event stills produced under huke’s supervision. Additionally background visuals will once again re-create Akihabara, and its surrounding area, as it appeared in 2010 by utilizing reference material.
Key Features:
Scenarios with Improved Readability:
Based on the scenario from STEINS;GATE ELITE, the story has been refined to be more evenly paced, with an overall smoother reading experience. Along with new dialogue and narrative text, a brand-new worldline and ending scenario have been added, bringing players a story never before seen. The game features a substantially expanded volume of text, delivering a richer story experience.
Newly Recorded Voices and Sound:
All in-game voice lines have been newly recorded in Japanese, while the entire soundtrack has been remade by Composer Tsuyoshi Abo.
Revamped Graphics:
All character art, backgrounds, and event still images have been completely redrawn from scratch, resulting in a major visual revamp. Compared to the original Xbox 360 version, the number of event still images has approximately doubled, while the number of background visuals has increased by roughly 20%. The expanded volume of artwork delivers an even more immersive experience.
Dynamic Character Expressions with E-mote:
By utilizing the next-generation animation tool “E-mote”, characters are brought to life with vivid realism. From subtle changes in facial expressions to natural breathing, these nuances take immersion in the story to new heights. Watch the video below for an E-mote demonstration.
STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT is currently planned for a 2026 release on Steam (for Windows PC) and will feature Japanese audio with English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese text/subtitle support. The original STEINS;GATE is also available on Steam with the same language options. The Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 versions of the game will be available on 29th October 2026 in both physical and digital format in the UK and Europe.
