Steins;Gate Re:Boot Game Release Details
Release date: August 20, 2026
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (via Steam).
Official Announcement
The official website for MAGES.’ Steins;Gate Re:Boot game confirms the August 20 launch across all listed platforms. The opening cinematic is currently streaming on MAGES.’ YouTube channel.
Gameplay & Visuals
Two new videos showcase the game’s visuals:
- The opening cinematic (YouTube embed).
- A demonstration of M2’s E‑Mote animation system, which adds detailed facial expressions to 2D sprites. This technology has been used in several other visual novels.
Image via Steins;Gate Re:Boot website – ©MAGES./Chiyo St. Inc. ©MAGES./NITRO PLUS
Language Support
Text is available in Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. Audio is Japanese‑only.
Development History
The game was originally slated for a 2025 release but was delayed to 2026 (see the delay announcement).
Art & Design
- Character designs have been refreshed with new clothing and accessories by famed designer huke.
- Backgrounds depict Akihabara as it appeared in 2010, and several new locations have been added.
- All event stills were drawn under huke’s supervision, including new scenes not present in the original game.
Franchise Background
The original Steins;Gate game launched in 2009 as the second title in the Science Adventure series (then developed by 5pb.). It inspired:
- The 2011 TV anime adaptation.
- The 2013 sequel film Steins;Gate – The Movie – Load Region of Déjà Vu.
- The 2018 alternate retelling anime Steins;Gate 0.
- Multiple sequel/spinoff games, manga adaptations, and a planned Hollywood live‑action series (announced in 2020).
- In 2020, MAGES. also announced development of a Steins;Gate 0 Elite game.
Sources: Official Steins;Gate Re:Boot website, 4Gamer (Chihiro).
