Publisher Idea Factory International has announced that the visual novel game, DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia will be coming to PC via Steam this September. It was initially launched on the PS4 on September 24, 2020 in Japan.

With the western release coming, it will now feature Japanese audio with subtitles in English, Japanese, and Traditional Chinese. Check out the trailer for DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia below.

Features

Another Date, Another Fate – The DATE A LIVE universe expands with the latest game installment officially localized for the first time in English, introducing a new original story with over ten returning characters and a brand-new original game character, Ren.

Seal Spirits And Grant Wishes – With 9 routes and over 15 endings, your choices impact Shido’s ability to save the world! Make the right decisions to help Shido grant the spirit’s wishes and maybe bump into some old friends along the way! But be careful. Make the wrong choices and it’s game over!

A Visual Feast Of A Visual Novel – Renowned artist Tsunako returns with incomparable character portraits animated with breathing motions, facial expressions, and swaying clothes and hair.

Learn Lore And More! – Whether you are new to the series or looking for a refresher on DATE A LIVE lore, the in-game Library is designed with you in mind! Read character profiles and brush up on terminology to better prepare yourself for Shido’s journey!

Additionally, the global PC release will include localized versions of two audio dramas, “Natsumi Encounter” and “Origami Friendship,” as well as the short novel “Ren Masques.” These extras are exclusive to the Deluxe Edition.

Contents of Deluxe Edition:

• 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

Note: You can access the Deluxe Edition contents in the game folder. Right-click the game in your Steam Library, select “Browse Local Files”, then open the “Assets” folder.

DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia

Publisher: Idea Factory

Developer: Idea Factory

Release Date TBC

PlayStation 4, Steam

Play as Shido and unravel the secrets of the mysterious spirit Ren in the visual novel follow-up to DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation, based on the acclaimed light novel and anime series.