MAGES, in partnership with distributors Spike Chunsoft and Reef Entertainment, have recently revealed that STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT, will feature a brand new “Gamma Worldline” Route when it releases for the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5 and Windows PC in October this year.
The Gamma Wordline Route is an entirely new route within STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT and further expands the already expansive world of STEINS;GATE. This particular world line sees Rintaro Okabe without the time machine, D-Mail or any device capable of altering the past. A new trailer has also been released showcasing moment from this particular route of the game.
About Gamma Worldline Route: After enduring countless brutal ordeals, protagonist Rintaro Okabe finds himself cast into a new worldline. In this world, the time machine was never completed, and D-Mails, messages capable of altering the past, do not exist. Vastly diverging from the worldline he knows, Okabe struggles to comprehend the situation. Seeking help, he rushes to the lab, only to be met with hostile stares from the very lab members who should be his friends.
In this additional route, the story depicts a Gamma Worldline, where the persona of Hououin Kyouma, the driving force behind the main story, never existed. Instead, Okabe dirties his hands alongside Moeka Kiryu and is confronted with loneliness and despair.
As a reminder STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT will receive a physical release on the Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 with a steelbook edition also featuring a new cover illustration by Character Designer huke. Pre-orders for both physical editions are currently available on the Spike Chunsoft store, but are expecting to appear soon at participating 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.
