During Spike Chunsoft’s Anime Expo 2026 panel, Spike Chunsoft and MAGES. have revealed the Digital Deluxe Edition of STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT alongside the STEINS;GATE Octet of Shifting Space bonus game. Details about how to obtain STEINS;GATE Octet of Shifting Space were not revealed yet, but Spike Chunsoft did share information about what’s included in the game.
The STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT Digital Deluxe Edition includes the game, a digital visual book, the digital soundtrack, and footage from the “STEINS;GATE 15th LIVE – ONE WORLD -” live event (with English subtitles).
Here are the latest details about STEINS;GATE Octet of Shifting Space, courtesy of Spike Chunsoft:
STEINS;GATE Octet of Shifting Space is an adaptation of the title originally released in 2011 for Windows XP/Vista/7. This is the first time it will be available for game consoles and distributed on Steam. Inspired by the premise of “What if STEINS;GATE were recreated on a PC from the 1980s?”, the title captures the look and feel of an 8-bit PC adventure game while becoming fully compatible with both software keyboards and USB keyboards for modern gaming platforms.
Screenshots shown are from the Japanese version.
Utilizing Text Parser Gameplay from the Early Days of Adventure Games
Take on the role of Rintaro Okabe and explore the streets of Akihabara alongside your fellow lab members in pursuit of the IBN 5100, which has once again been stolen. Instead of the choice-based gameplay common to modern visual novels, STEINS;GATE Octet of Shifting Space recreates the text parser gameplay that defined adventure games of the 1980s. Advance the story by freely entering English commands. Use your imagination and deduction skills to discover the right actions and uncover the path forward.
Classic Screen-Drawing Visuals
Early adventure games rendered their graphics by drawing each line then filling the image with color. The game faithfully recreates this classic screen-drawing process. Even the anticipation of watching graphics gradually appear on screen captures the charm of a bygone era. Players who prefer a faster pace can skip the drawing animation at any time with the press of a button.
Graphics Modes Inspired by Classic PCs
Graphics modes capture the nostalgic charm of vintage hardware by recreating the capabilities of PCs from the 1980s. Players can enjoy everything from classic 8-color digital RGB graphics to visuals inspired by green monochrome monitors. The sound experience is equally authentic, recreating the FM synthesis and PSG sound chips used by classic PCs. Even differences in hardware specifications, such as three FM channels plus three PSG channels, have been recreated to deliver an authentic listening experience. The music was personally handled by Composer Takeshi Abo.
Spike Chunsoft, Inc. will announce details on how to obtain STEINS;GATE Octet of Shifting Space for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Steam at a later date.
STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT launches on August 20 for Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam, followed by the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5 versions on October 29. STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT will be digital-only for Xbox Series X|S and PC, and all versions will feature English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese language support with Japanese voice-overs.
Spike Chunsoft will publish physical Standard and SteelBook Editions of STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5. These editions will feature a new cover illustration by character designer huke, and each edition includes a sticker as a first-print-run bonus. Pre-orders for STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT are available at participating retailers.
