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Via Gematsu

MAGES. has delayed STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT from its previously planned 2025 release window to 2026 in Japan, as well as released the first look at the game's upgraded graphics, which are still in development. Release platforms remain unannounced.

Here are the latest details:

Character Design

The characters of STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT have been renewed by character designer huke. Their outfits and accessories have also been redesigned, with detailed depictions that make their presence feel even more lively.

Backgrounds

The background graphics, using reference materials from the time, depict Akihabara circa 2010 in such detail that they can even be mistaken for actual photographs. Additionally, locations that did not appear in the original STEINS;GATE have been newly added to further enrich the story.

—Inside the lab, Rintaro Okabe and company's base of operations.

—The laboratory featuring the various gadgets Okabe and company are researching.

—Manseibashi Bridge overlooking Electric Town in the background. Some of the buildings here no longer exist.

—The coin laundromat located next to the lab.

—Akihabara Radio Kaikan and the crashed time machine—the symbol of STEINS;GATE.

—Comparisons with the original STEINS;GATE.

Event Stills

Event stills, all of which have been newly recreated from storyboards, depict the story more closely and more dramatically. Scenes not depicted in the original STEINS;GATE have been added, further enhancing the sense of immersion.





Gameplay Screenshots

The following screenshots depict a game still in development and are subject to change.







More News to Come at WePlay Expo 2025

New information will be announced at WePlay Expo 2025, which will run from November 22 to 23 at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center in Shanghai, China. (The information will be announced by local exhibitor Spike Chunsoft.)

 

[archangelmorph]

Isn't this game a waifu sim?

 

[LavitzSlambert]

The OG still has its own charm.

 

[The_hunter]

Isn't this game a waifu sim?

It's a science fiction thriller about time travel with otaku culture.

There is a spin off that is a waifu game.

 

[LectureMaster]

Curious, what does it mean in Japan, isn't this game to release globally?

Isn't this game a waifu sim?

Generally regarded as one of the greatest visual novel stories.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Curious, what does it mean in Japan, isn't this game to release globally?

IIRC, it's only been announced for a Japan release. I'm guessing we'll get the western release date before it actually launches in Japan though. We'll have to wait and see.

Edit: From what I understand, Mages aren't in a particularly great financial situation right now, so there's no way this remake doesn't get a global release.

 

[Sakura]

The character art is worse than the original.
Not sure I understand the point of this remake, what else is there to add to the original game? Not to mention it's not even the first time the game has been re-made.
I wish these VN devs would stop milking their old games and release something new worth playing.

 

[The_hunter]

The character art is worse than the original.
Not sure I understand the point of this remake, what else is there to add to the original game? Not to mention it's not even the first time the game has been re-made.
I wish these VN devs would stop milking their old games and release something new worth playing.

I think the character art looks better, but the environments have chroma shifted lineart, which I am not a fan of.

 

[Liopleurodon]

The character art is worse than the original.
Not sure I understand the point of this remake, what else is there to add to the original game? Not to mention it's not even the first time the game has been re-made.
I wish these VN devs would stop milking their old games and release something new worth playing.

To make more money with less effort.

Smart people do it all the time.

 

[Power Pro]

Isn't this game a waifu sim?

no, not really...it has waifus in it, but the game is actually a really cool and sometimes funny time travel sci fi story. it gets dark at times, but i really loved it.

 

[grvg]

Isn't this game a waifu sim?

Not really. It is an excellent time travel science fiction drama.

If you are willing, I'd recommend watching the anime to see if it's to your liking. If you like the anime, the vn is more or less the same but with... More. Iirc the vns word count is like 2/3 of the whole lotr trilogy.

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

I loved Steins;Gate and even Elite, despite that version having its fair share of detractors. I'm not sure how I feel about the updated art style... it just feels kind of unnecessary and it's similar enough to the original that it comes across as something of a cheap copy. I'll keep an eye on it, but it's feeling like this'll be a pass for me.

The original game is absolutely excellent, for anyone unfamiliar with it.

 

[Sakura]

I think the character art looks better, but the environments have chroma shifted lineart, which I am not a fan of.

Eh, I disagree. It's cleaner sure, owing to the higher resolution. But I don't really think it looks "better". There was an HD version of the original though, but I'm not sure how it compares.

 

[grvg]

I hope they slip more into it. This is one instance where id be cool with a ff7 remake style pseudo remake sequel.

 

[AeonGaidenRaiden]

I tried, i really did but god this VN bored me to tears. I played about 6-7 hours and dropped it. Just way too much filler text that didn't expand the story or characters, just rambling and then 1 hour later finally some interesting plot point.

 

[Signalis]

I still have my PS3 copy and every time they have touched it, they have made the art style worse and fucking worse. Just let it be

 

[Mr Moose]

 

[cireza]

I tried, i really did but god this VN bored me to tears. I played about 6-7 hours and dropped it. Just way too much filler text that didn't expand the story or characters, just rambling and then 1 hour later finally some interesting plot point.

Your loss !

 

[cireza]

I am fine with these new visuals. They match pretty well what they did with 0.

Sure the original had some kind of alien look to it, especially the eyes, and it had a lot of charm. But this is fine by my standards.