Spike Chunsoft have recently revealed new gameplay details for No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES, which will be available for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 and Windows PC later this year. This new gameplay system is known as “Escape” and will be an option alongside the traditional “Investigation” and “Somnium” sections of the game.
As a reminder No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES will see players in the role of Kaname Date as he works with Aiba in a new case that will see them help rescue an internet idol who has been forced to take part in an escape game. The traditional gameplay features, and this new gameplay system, can be found outlined below.
Investigation:
In Investigations, take control of the protagonist, Kaname Date, as he follows the trail of the missing Iris. The story unfolds as you visit various real-world locations, investigate crime scenes, and question key witnesses. Date also utilizes the visual enhancement functions of his AI-equipped prosthetic left eye, “AI-Ball,” to uncover vital clues that could help solve the case.
Somnium:
Somnium is one of the defining features of the series. In this segment, take control of Aiba—in female humanoid form—rather than Kaname Date. Using a device called the “Psync” machine, enter a witness’s dream world to uncover hidden memories and buried truths, all within a strict six-minute time limit.
The dream world is shaped by the subject’s personality and memories, meaning the laws of reality no longer apply. Instead, each Somnium follows its own unique set of rules. Barriers known as “mental locks” block access to deeper memories, and players must take different actions to unlock them.
Escape:
In Escape, take control of Iris, who has been trapped in a locked room. Your goal is to solve the puzzles scattered throughout the room and find a way out. During this section, you’ll be in communication with Kaname Date and Aiba, receiving hints through conversations with them. You’ll need to carefully examine objects and items placed around the room to uncover the clues needed to escape. Some of the things you collect may not be useful on their own, but by combining them with other items, you can unlock their true potential.
No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES will be released physically and digitally for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, with the game being released digitally on Steam (for Windows PC), on 25th July 2025. No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES will also feature English & Japanese audio, with text/subtitles in English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese. Further details can also be found on the official website.
