MAGES. has confirmed a Japanese release date for Steins;Gate Re:Boot, the latest remake of the acclaimed visual novel in the Science Adventure series, with the game scheduled to launch on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in Japan on August 20, 2026.
The remake — first revealed in October 2024 — follows previous ports and the 2019 reimagining Steins;Gate Elite and will be published in the west by Spike Chunsoft, though no official western release date has been announced.
Background and platforms
Steins;Gate originally debuted on the Xbox 360 in 2009 and has since become one of the most prominent visual novels of the past two decades, spawning direct sequels such as STEINS;GATE 0 and numerous ports.
Re:Boot is positioned as a full reboot: MAGES. and the Steam store page describe refreshed character art, an overhauled user interface, and an original scenario that expands the core story.
The Japanese release lists support for Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and English on its product page, which should allow import buyers access to English text on launch.
What the developer and store pages say (rewritten)
According to MAGES. and the Steam listing, the game rebuilds characters, artwork, and the UI from the ground up, and includes a new scenario intended to broaden the franchise's narrative scope.
The developer notes that Akihabara has been meticulously recreated using authentic references from the era to heighten immersion.
Character designer huke returns with updated outfit and accessory designs that give the cast a contemporary look.
Gameplay and edition details
The remake retains Steins;Gate's choice-driven structure: player decisions branch into multiple endings, and the signature mechanic of manipulating Rintaro Okabe's phone to affect timelines remains central.
Steam metadata lists remastered high-detail visuals and an estimated playtime of roughly 30–50 hours.
Physical versions have been confirmed for Japan, and the full game will occupy a Nintendo Switch 2 cartridge for that release.
What remains unconfirmed
Spike Chunsoft is listed as the western publisher, but it has not yet provided a western release date or detailed platform plans for physical editions outside Japan.
We will update coverage when the company gives an official global window or localization timeline.
The remake — first revealed in October 2024 — follows previous ports and the 2019 reimagining Steins;Gate Elite and will be published in the west by Spike Chunsoft, though no official western release date has been announced.
Background and platforms
Steins;Gate originally debuted on the Xbox 360 in 2009 and has since become one of the most prominent visual novels of the past two decades, spawning direct sequels such as STEINS;GATE 0 and numerous ports.
Re:Boot is positioned as a full reboot: MAGES. and the Steam store page describe refreshed character art, an overhauled user interface, and an original scenario that expands the core story.
The Japanese release lists support for Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and English on its product page, which should allow import buyers access to English text on launch.
What the developer and store pages say (rewritten)
According to MAGES. and the Steam listing, the game rebuilds characters, artwork, and the UI from the ground up, and includes a new scenario intended to broaden the franchise's narrative scope.
The developer notes that Akihabara has been meticulously recreated using authentic references from the era to heighten immersion.
Character designer huke returns with updated outfit and accessory designs that give the cast a contemporary look.
Gameplay and edition details
The remake retains Steins;Gate's choice-driven structure: player decisions branch into multiple endings, and the signature mechanic of manipulating Rintaro Okabe's phone to affect timelines remains central.
Steam metadata lists remastered high-detail visuals and an estimated playtime of roughly 30–50 hours.
Physical versions have been confirmed for Japan, and the full game will occupy a Nintendo Switch 2 cartridge for that release.
What remains unconfirmed
Spike Chunsoft is listed as the western publisher, but it has not yet provided a western release date or detailed platform plans for physical editions outside Japan.
We will update coverage when the company gives an official global window or localization timeline.