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[ShogunDarius]

While some people have been coming out early reporting unconfirmed release dates we’ve been sitting pretty patiently, awaiting for some real news from the PQube overlords. But it’s happened. It is time! Or, it will be soon. PQube have confirmed with us that Steins;Gate will be releasing both digitally and physically on 5th June!

Yep, that’s a little bit later than their initial planned release of “May”, but, all things considered, that could only be a week out of their initial estimate. Also, given how open they’ve been on their own PQube social media, and their Official Steins;Gate Facebook page about the publishing and submission process, it’s okay by us.

Brick-and-mortar retail-wise GAME will be stocking Steins;Gate, specifically their exclusive Limited Edition, which comes with the artbook in a box (the same artbook that comes in our El Psy Kongroo Edition). It’s a bit of a relief to hear that we’re not the only ones selling it. Steins;Gate is a truly great game, and it really deserves the full, proper retail release it’s getting. That doesn’t always seem to be possible lately for some games, which has been a real shame. Those of you who know me from outside this website may know me as a bit of a book lover, and I love having games such as Steins;Gate on my shelf just as much as uh, the complete Twilight saga. I mean, um, Philip K Dick, Sci-Fi Masterworks stuff.

On the North American version, PQube Head of Marketing Geraint Evans says that “the US version is still in submission — for a second it was looking like we would have to make a change to the game, and obviously this is something we did not want to do. Thankfully Steins;Gate will remain intact. We’ll update on release timings when it exits Sony submission in the US”.

We’ll let you know as soon as possible about the US release! But the Official Facebook Page guys are always pretty on top of their stuff, so throw them a Like.

Now also seems like a good time to remind you of own exclusive Steins;Gate goodies!

For starters we have our exclusive El Psy Kongroo Edition — a limited edition that comes with exclusive Future Gadget Lab replica pin badges as well as a metal upa replica! We’re also offering free worldwide shipping on it because it’s super special to us, which has been going down a treat! Get it here.

We also have an exclusive range of trendy t-shirts! Get them here.

http://www.ricedigital.co.uk/steins-gate-release-date-confirmed-for-europe/

 

[Zhao_Yun]

Finally a release date. Only 3 more weeks to go!

 

[Hours Left]

Bring on the U.S. release. (Why were they worried about maybe having to make changes?)

 

[Shift Breaker]

Finally! Pre-ordered it from a website that must not be named because it was the only place I could see to pre-order, might swap to game depending on the price.

 

[Zonic]

Bring on the U.S. release. (Why were they worried about maybe having to make changes?)

I haven't played it (saw the anime though), but my only guess is they drink Dr. Pepper, so maybe they didn't want to change that? I think in the PC version, it was changed to "Dk. Pepper".

 

[FDC1]

Same day as Operation Abyss. My poor wallet.

 

[YianGaruga]

Same day as Operation Abyss. My poor wallet.

Oh god. I never experienced Steins;Gate in any form though, so it'll have to come first.

 

[Benzychenz]

I've never played a full on visual novel before (played puzzle/adventure stuff like 999, Ace Attorney and Danganronpa though) so this should be interesting.

Will get for Vita.

 

[ShogunDarius]

fully updated op with hyperlinks and images

 

[Jucksalbe]

Ah, nice to finally have a real release date. Figured it would be pushed back a little, but June 5th isn't so bad.

But it seems I still can't preorder the game anywhere in Germany.

 

[Saphirax]

Operation Abyss and SG on the same day? It's going to be a good month! Zavvi is still the cheapest place I managed to find to order it from.

http://www.zavvi.com/games-ps-vita/steins-gate/11090602.html?autocomplete=productsuggestion (PS3 version costs the same as well).

 

[Black Republican]

should i watch the anime first before playing this?

 

[ShogunDarius]

should i watch the anime first before playing this?

game first

 

[Tohsaka]

Nice, already have mine paid for.

 

[Thoraxes]

So EU is the only region to get a physical copy from this localization?

With that free WW shipping I may just go with Rice then if it's the case.

 

[mrklaw]

should be perfect for vita - any info on size, and PSTV compatibility?

 

[Glass Rebel]

Yeah, will go for the Vita version since JAST never bothered to release the PC version on Steam.

 

[Ban Puncher]

Australia too?

 

[Thoraxes]

should be perfect for vita - any info on size, and PSTV compatibility?

From their Facebook page linked in their blog post: For those wondering, you can indeed play Steins;Gate on a PlayStation TV.

 

[MatrixMan.EXE]

Same day as Operation Abyss. My poor wallet.

This. Oh god. Although this gives me nearly 3 weeks to rinse The Witcher 3 uninterrupted. That probably won't be enough but at least I'll get some solid time out of it until this and Steins;Gate come to join the party.

 

[Zonic]

So EU is the only region to get a physical copy from this localization?

With that free WW shipping I may just go with Rice then if it's the case.

Pretty sure US gets physical as well. It has a description of why the game received a M rating on the ESRB site, which is required for all games that hit retail while digital only don't get them.

 

[YianGaruga]

So EU is the only region to get a physical copy from this localization?

With that free WW shipping I may just go with Rice then if it's the case.

Not sure how much shipping to US is, but you could check if amazon.co.uk is cheaper overall

 

[Thoraxes]

Pretty sure US gets physical as well. It has a description of why the game received a M rating on the ESRB site, which is required for all games that hit retail while digital only don't get them.

I shall stay my wallet for now then! I was trying to research any information about pre-orders/retailers/etc. but couldn't find anything, so I appreciate you mentioning this.

Not sure how much shipping to US is, but you might check if amazon.co.uk is cheaper overall

Amazon UK is about a flat 9GBP for the cheapest worldwide shipping, in my experiences using them. They are very fast though! Got my things from them in only about 3 days.

 

[YianGaruga]

I shall stay my wallet for now then! I was trying to research any information about pre-orders/retailers/etc. but couldn't find anything, so I appreciate you mentioning this.


Amazon UK is about a flat 9GBP for the cheapest worldwide shipping, in my experiences using them. They are very fast though! Got my things from them in only about 3 days.

Just checked with a US address and ended up with this since they remove VAT

 

[Thoraxes]

Just checked with a US address and ended up with this since they remove VAT

Oh wow, that's better then. Was unaware they had a standard shipping fee before the WW Shipping costs for smaller items (most of the stuff i've gotten from them needed bigger boxes).

 

[TheChaos0]

Pre-orderred it a while ago from Rice, special edition and all.

 

[Grim Patron]

Good to finally have a release date. Got my El Psy Kongroo Vita edition preordered. Will probably pickup the US PS3 release down the line.

 

[FireSol]

Is Rice save for international shipping??

 

[YianGaruga]

Is Rice save for international shipping??

Got something shipped to Germany in under a week. They use normal Royal Mail.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Might cop the import for a physical release.

 

[Zonic]

I shall stay my wallet for now then! I was trying to research any information about pre-orders/retailers/etc. but couldn't find anything, so I appreciate you mentioning this.

Here's more confirmation, directly from Pcube. We're getting retail, but not that LE the UK is getting.

 

[LiK]

glad to see a date finally.

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

Just in time for summer......awww yeah

 

[Acidote]

I know nothing about this game and my Vita is hungry.

Enlighten me please?

 

[LiK]

I know nothing about this game and my PS4/Vita are hungry.

Enlighten me please?

VN, great VO/music and one of the best sci-fi stories of all time.

 

[Mendrox]

I know nothing about this game and my PS4/Vita are hungry.

Enlighten me please?

One of the best visual novels that will blow your mind to oblivion. Good music, story, characters and a rather nice design. Different paths for endings, good artwork for the new versions and Dr. Pepper make this release golden.

TL;DR

Buy it. Otherwise you will hate yourself.

 

[Sithlord77]

Is this game good? What kind of game is it?

 

[Kresnik258]

Ugh. Pay day is 20th for me. Nep U on 22nd, then this + Operation Abyss on 5th.

Not sure I'm gonna be able to buy them all

 

[LiK]

Is this game good? What kind of game is it?

pure VN

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

Is this game going to have English dub

 

[Saphirax]

Is this game going to have English dub

Nope.

 

[Bendoruu]

Pre-ordered for PSV on Amazon France. Both versions (PS3 and Vita) available and at the same price, 29.99€. The release date is still May 26 though on their page though.

I've been waiting for a long time to play this game !

 

[DarkChronic]

One of the best visual novels that will blow your mind to oblivion. Good music, story, characters and a rather nice design. Different paths for endings, good artwork for the new versions and Dr. Pepper make this release golden.

TL;DR

Buy it. Otherwise you will hate yourself.

How do the branching paths/endings work in this game? Similar to 999 where you can go back and get a "true" ending?

I always hate "missing" stuff so I've never been a fan of multiple endings.

 

[Yaari]

tuturu

 

[Macapala]

game first

I was literally going to start watching the anime tonight. Should I hold off? Is the game's story meant to lead into anime?

 

[LiK]

How do the branching paths/endings work in this game? Similar to 999 where you can go back and get a "true" ending?

I always hate "missing" stuff so I've never been a fan of multiple endings.

it would be spoilerish to explain the specifics. just play through it once like normal first.

I was literally going to start watching the anime tonight. Should I hold off? Is the game's story meant to lead into anime?

hold off. it's the same story as the game except it cuts out or glosses over some really major scenes and there are no alt endings. the game does a much better job building up the world and characters, imo.

 

[Yaari]

I was literally going to start watching the anime tonight. Should I hold off? Is the game's story meant to lead into anime?

Nope. they cover the same thing

 

[Blackthorn]

How does SteinsGate play as a VN? I enjoyed Danganronpa but felt the puzzles actually detracted from the game and I'd have preferred a simpler, more narrative focused method of delivery during trials. Anything like that here?

 

[Tohsaka]

How does SteinsGate play as a VN? I enjoyed Danganronpa but felt the puzzles actually detracted from the game and I'd have preferred a simpler, more narrative focused method of delivery during trials. Anything like that here?

There's no gameplay other than occasional dialogue choices.

 

[Tizoc]

Just checked with a US address and ended up with this since they remove VAT

Wait how'd you get it to be 18 Pounds