Kemco and Water Phoenix announced visual novel Ending the Happy Route is coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam on October 2 in Japan. The game will cost 3,300 yen digitally in the Nintendo eShop, PlayStation Store, and Steam. It’s worth noting that the game does not support English at the time of this writing.
In Japan, an Ending the Happy Route physical edition will be available for the PlayStation 5 version for 3,960 yen. Pre-orders are available now at participating retailers in Japan, and it’s unclear if the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 versions will receive a physical release.
Lastly, here’s an overview of the game’s story, via the official Steam page:
A visual novel depicting a protagonist who desperately struggles to change their fate of despair.
Game Overview
This game is a visual novel where you progress through the story. The story unfolds based on the choices presented during the game.
Story
The protagonist, Hyoga, had a life where his chosen actions never seemed to pay off, ever since his childhood. As a high school student with a rough personality, Ayuno, a classmate, treats him kindly. However, Hyoga ends up making unintended choices towards Ayuno.