On Thursday, August 20, 2026, MAGES. Inc. launched the Science Adventure title, STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Steam.
MAGES. also released a launch trailer alongside the game's debut.
Note: This article is based on information published in Japan. Please refer to local official websites for pricing and availability in each country or region.
STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT Released! Major Story and Visual Upgrades from STEINS;GATE
Approximately 17 years after the release of the original Xbox 360 title, STEINS;GATE, STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT has achieved a massive overhaul and finally launched on Thursday, August 20, 2026!
All rebooted elements invite players into a brand-new STEINS;GATE experience.
It is a title that both returning players and newcomers alike can fully enjoy!
In celebration of the game's release, MAGES. released the launch trailer for STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT.
Take a look at the video to catch a glimpse of the fate and world-spanning conspiracy that begins with a single email.
What's New in STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT? Evolved Scenario and Graphics
PR TIMESHere is an introduction to what has been remade in this title!
A More Accessible, Paced Scenario
Based on the scenario of STEINS;GATE ELITE, writers refined the text for improved pacing and readability.
Furthermore, brand-new world lines and ending scenarios have been added!
Why not witness stories that no one has ever seen before with your own eyes?
Here is the synopsis for STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT!
STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT Official WebsiteThe 12th Theory That Blasphemes Even God
—It is a product of pure chance that we stumbled upon.The protagonist, Rintaro Okabe, is a university student who runs a small, quirky invention club in Akihabara called the “Future Gadget Laboratory.” By chance, his latest creation possesses the ability to send emails to the past. As a global conspiracy swirls, a chaotic future unfolds!
Completely Re-Recorded Voices and Sound
The cast completely re-recorded all in-game voice lines.
Additionally, composer Takeshi Abo (@valsound) entirely remade all background music.
Refined Graphics
PR TIMES
Characters, backgrounds, and event CG stills have all been redrawn from scratch from line art, undergoing a massive visual upgrade!
Compared to the Xbox 360 version, the number of event CG stills has roughly doubled, and background art has increased by approx. 1.2 times!
With this massive volume of visuals, players can enjoy an even more immersive experience.
Dynamic Character Expressions Powered by E-mote
MAGES. implemented the next-generation animation engine, E-mote, for character motion.
Even subtle facial expression changes and natural breathing rhythms are realistically reproduced.
Opening Movie Out Now! "Skyclad Observer" Sung by Kanako Ito Returns as OP Theme
Following the Xbox 360 version, "Skyclad Observer" performed by Kanako Ito returns as the opening theme.
The opening movie is currently available on YouTube!
Meet the Characters of STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT! Designs Completely Reimagined by huke
Illustrator huke (@hukeweb) handled character designs for the title.
All character visuals have been completely redesigned!
Rintaro Okabe
Voice: Mamoru Miyano (@miyanomamoru_PR)
The protagonist. Afflicted by adolescent delusions of grandeur or “chuunibyou”, he acts theatrically villainous, and refers to himself as the mad scientist “Hououin Kyouma”. He founded a group known as the “Future Gadget Laboratory” in Akihabara and invents gadgets with unknown purposes.
Mayuri Shiina
Voice: Kana Hanazawa (@hanazawa_staff)
Okabe’s childhood friend. A cheerful, easygoing, and naturally airheaded girl. Her hobby is making cosplay outfits, which she loves to dress others in. Due to her childhood memories of gazing at the night sky while riding on her grandmother’s back, she has a habit of reaching out to the sky—a quirk Okabe has dubbed “Stardust Handshake”.
Itaru Hashida
Voice: Tomokazu Seki (@seki0908)
Okabe’s friend since high school, nicknamed “Daru”. An active otaku who indiscriminately enjoys anything moe, whether it be 2D or 3D. He talks a lot, frequently uses internet slang, and often makes sexually harassing remarks. He has great confidence in his programming and hacking skills, leading Okabe to dub him “My Favorite Right Arm”.
Kurisu Makise
Voice: Asami Imai (@asamingosu)
A researcher at Viktor Chondria’s Brain Science Institute. A brilliant woman who graduated from university at the age of 17. Her paper was published in a prestigious American academic journal, causing a buzz in certain circles. Despite her constantly sullen appearance, at heart, she is a curious and scientifically-minded individual who will stick her nose into anything that piques her interest.
Moeka Kiryu
Voice: Saori Goto (@goto_saori18)
A part-time worker at the editing company “Arc Rewrite”. She has an extreme addiction to her cell phone and sends emails instead of directly talking to the person she’s conversing with, even when they’re right in front of her. She often wanders around Akihabara searching for a legendary retro PC, the “IBN 5100”.
Luka Urushihara
Voice: Yu Kobayashi (@holy_kobayashi)
Mayuri’s classmate. An individual with all the traits of a classically beautiful girl—polite, refined, and pure. But he’s a guy. The only son of the Yanabayashi Shrine, he always wears a shrine maiden robe at his father’s suggestion. Because of his earnest nature, he readily takes what others say at face value and believes Okabe’s chuunibyou rants to be true.
Faris NyanNyan
Voice: Haruko Momoi (@momoiktkr)
The most popular maid at the Akihabara maid cafe “MayQueen+Nyan²”. She is Mayuri’s co-worker. Her speech is, somewhat embarrassingly, filled with “nyan-nyan” cat speak. She’s one of the rare individuals capable of holding their own against Okabe’s chuunibyou tendencies. Her real name is a secret.
Suzuha Amane
Voice: Yukari Tamura (@YukarinStaff)
A young woman who came to interview for a part-time job at “Braun Tube Workshop”. Energetic and a little rough around the edges, she loves bicycles. Although seemingly friendly, she’s not the type to pry too deeply into people’s lives. Occasionally, she’ll use strangely difficult words or utter cryptic remarks, revealing an unexpected side of herself.
Yuugo Tennouji
Voice: Masaki Terasoma (@masaki_terasoma)
He is the owner of the building where the “Future Gadget Laboratory” is located, and also the owner of “Braun Tube Workshop” on the first floor of the same building. A widower, he cherishes his only daughter, Nae, and CRT monitors. Okabe calls him “Mister Braun”.
Nae Tennouji
Voice: Ayano Yamamoto (@ayanon_y)
An elementary school student and the only daughter of Yuugo Tennouji. She loves her father very much and often visits his shop after school. She has a somewhat quiet personality. While she adores Mayuri, she’s quite timid around Okabe and Daru.`
Doctor Nakabachi
Voice: Mitsuru Ogata (@hitsujii326)
An inventor who independently conducts time machine research. He is well-known due to his frequent appearances on television and other media. He holds a press conference in Akihabara to commemorate the successful invention of a time machine.
Limited Edition & Digital Deluxe Edition on Sale! Bundled with Artbook, DVD, and More
STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT is also available as a Limited Edition bundled with luxurious bonuses such as an artbook!
Limited Edition Bonuses
- Base Game
- Special outer box featuring newly drawn illustration by huke
- STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT VISUAL COLLECTION (Artbook)
- STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT SOUNDTRACK DVD-ROM (In-game BGM Data DVD)
- STEINS;GATE 15th LIVE - ONE WORLD - Live Concert DVD & Blu-ray Disc
Additionally, a Digital Deluxe Edition that allows players to enjoy the digital base game alongside limited edition bonus content directly on consoles is available across all platforms.
Whether you prefer physical packaging or digital convenience, choose whichever edition suits your preference!
Physical Edition Includes First-Print Bonus! STEINS;GATE: Variant Space Octet Returns
Originally released in 2011 as a Windows title, STEINS;GATE: Variant Space Octet makes its return!
It is available as a first-print bonus for physical editions and a limited-time bonus for Steam, scheduled for release around November 2026.
- Physical Edition: Download code leaflet included in first-print physical copies
- Steam Edition Bonus Availability: Through Monday, November 30, 2026
Marking its very first port to home gaming consoles, this title was crafted around the concept: "What if STEINS;GATE had been made for 1980s personal computers?"
Building an original scenario in the style of an 8-bit PC adventure game, it supports software keyboards and USB keyboards tailored to modern gaming consoles.
Defy the flow of time and enjoy a nostalgic 8-bit retro world!
STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT Available Across Multiple Platforms! Enjoy the Reimagined Scenario and Graphics
STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT launched on Thursday, August 20, 2026!
Supported Platforms
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation 5
- PlayStation 4
- Steam
Why not jump in and experience the newly reborn STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT?
For the latest updates on this title, check the official STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT website and the official Science Adventure Series X account (@kagakuadv)!
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過酷な”世界線“の旅が再び―
『STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT』
本日発売！
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— 科学アドベンチャーシリーズ公式│「STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT」8/20発売⚙ (@kagakuadv) August 20, 2026
| Product Details | |
|---|---|
| Title | STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT |
| Genre | Adventure / Visual Novel |
| Platforms | Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam |
| CERO Rating | C |
| Price | Standard Edition: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5: 7,480 yen (tax included) Nintendo Switch 2: 8,580 yen (tax included) Limited Edition: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5: 12,980 yen (tax included) Nintendo Switch 2: 14,080 yen (tax included) Super Limited Edition: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5: 34,980 yen (tax included) Nintendo Switch 2: 36,080 yen (tax included) Download Edition: 6,380 yen (tax included) Digital Deluxe Edition: 11,880 yen (tax included) |
| Release Date | Thursday, August 20, 2026 |
(Note: This article is based on information published in Japan. Please refer to local official websites for pricing and availability in each country or region.)
