PQube announced eXtend’s otome visual novel Bustafellows Season 2 is coming to Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam in the west. The game will release sometime in 2025 with physical and digital editions, which support English text with Japanese voice overs.
Players who completed the original Bustafellows will gain a special bonus in Bustafellows Season 2. Nintendo Switch players with save data from Bustafellows gain access to a “connected” episode that bridges the original game to the sequel.
Fans attending Anime Expo 2024 may attend a panel featuring the game’s developers and Limbo voice actor KENN. The panelists will discuss the game and its upcoming English release. The panel will be held at the AVIOT booth from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. PST on Saturday, July 6.
“The hit series Bustafellows continues with an all-new season! Featuring the crime-solving gang you know and love, that trouble can’t help but follow,” PQube said in a press release. “Uncover their story in this movie-like experience, as you meet new characters, make important choices and help solve the dark, unspeakable crimes that plague New Sieg.”
Watch the announcement trailer below:
Lastly, Bustafellows Season 2 released on May 25, 2023 for Android, iOS, and Nintendo Switch in Japan. Here’s an overview of the game, courtesy of PQube:
Will it Change, Or Will It End?
Everyone wants answers.
Who is to blame, and what went wrong?
And what is to be punished?
In order to keep the shape of this world, things are divided into black and white.
Those who look between the black and white will only continue to suffer.
Everyone should know it in their hearts.
Things are two in one.
White and black. Front and back. Light and shadow.
Good news, bad news.
And, if it will change or if it will end.Return to New Sieg
Return to the fictional metropolitan North American city of New Sieg! Take different routes with each of the five male leads, as they each portray an integral part of the overall story.
Continue your relationship from the last game and learn more about each of the protagonists. Collecting memorabilia and completing the extra episodes will also allow youKey Features
A Puzzle to Piece Together: five different playable “movies”, different routes corresponding to each male lead, each portraying a different story which you play an integral part in.
New Flowchart System: review your progress through the story with a helpful flowchart that allows you to select and replay different parts of the story, leaving no stone unturned.
The Romance Builds: continue your relationship from the last game, growing together through struggles, and learning new sides to Teuta, Limbo, Shu, Helvetica, Mozu and Scarecrow.
The Power of Visuals: skilfully crafted characters brought to life with beautiful artistry. Experience the characters in new outfits, hairstyles and scenarios! An Unforgettable Voice Cast: featuring a cast of famed voices such as Yui Kondo, KENN, Yoshimasa Hosoya, and many more!
Extra Episodes: collect memorabilia and extra episodes through certain conditions, and even unlock a special episode when playing with an existing save data from the first game!
