Date A Live: Ren Dystopia Visual Novel Launches

Idea Factory International has announced that Date A Live: Ren Dystopia, a romance visual novel, will launch for PC via Steam in September 2024. Fans of the series have been eagerly waiting for the game’s release, and now they can mark their calendars for the upcoming launch.

Original Story and Gameplay

Date A Live: Ren Dystopia is an original story in the Date A Live universe, featuring nine routes and over 15 endings. Players will guide Shido Itsuka as he navigates his relationships with the Spirits and makes choices that impact the story. The game also introduces a new original character, Ren, who is voiced by Rie Takahashi.

Features	Descripton
9 Routes	Choose how you want to interact with the Spirits and shape the story.
Over 15 Endings	Make the right choices to unlock different endings and routes.
New Original Character	Ren, voiced by Rie Takahashi, joins the cast of characters.

Deluxe Edition

The Deluxe Edition of Date A Live: Ren Dystopia will include bonus content, including:

* A digital art collection
* Character art collection
* Rough art collection
* Two audio dramas: Natsumi Encounter and Origami Friendship
* Official soundtrack
* Short novel: Ren Masques

The Deluxe Edition is available exclusively in the digital version of the game.

Worldwide PC Release in September

Date A Live: Ren Dystopia will launch globally for PC via Steam in September 2024. The game was previously released on PlayStation 4 in Japan on September 24, 2020. Fans of the series can now look forward to enjoying the game on PC with the added bonus of Japanese audio and English, Japanese, and Traditional Chinese subtitles.

Release Dates and Editions

The game will be available in two editions: Standard and Deluxe. The Deluxe Edition includes bonus content, such as a digital art collection, character art collection, and rough art collection. Both editions will be available at a 15 percent discount during the first week of release.

Edition	Description	Price
Standard Edition	The base game with the story and gameplay.	$29.99
Deluxe Edition	The base game with bonus content, including digital art collection, character art collection, and rough art collection.	$39.99

Discount and Wishlist

Gamers can wishlist the game on Steam to receive notifications when it becomes available. Additionally, both the Standard and Deluxe Editions will be available at a 15 percent discount during the first week of release, making it a great opportunity to get in on the game at a lower price.

Features and Bonus Content

Date A Live: Ren Dystopia offers a range of features and bonus content that fans of the series and visual novels in general will appreciate. The game includes:

Deluxe Edition Bonus Content

The Deluxe Edition of the game includes a number of bonus features that fans of the series will love. These include:

* A digital art collection, featuring 13 pages of exclusive artwork
* A character art collection, showcasing the game’s beautiful character designs
* A rough art collection, giving players a glimpse into the game’s development process
* Two audio dramas: Natsumi Encounter and Origami Friendship
* An official soundtrack featuring 27 tracks
* A short novel: Ren Masques

Audio Dramas and Short Novel

The two audio dramas, Natsumi Encounter and Origami Friendship, offer fans a chance to delve deeper into the world and characters of Date A Live: Ren Dystopia. The short novel, Ren Masques, provides additional backstory and insight into the game’s characters.

Bonus Content	Description
Digital Art Collection	13 pages of exclusive artwork
Character Art Collection	Character designs and silhouettes
Rough Art Collection	Concept art and development process
Audio Dramas	Natsumi Encounter and Origami Friendship
Official Soundtrack	27 tracks of music
Short Novel	Ran Masques, a new story in the Date A Live universe

Story Overview

Date A Live: Ren Dystopia is a visual novel that continues the story of Shido Itsuka, the protagonist of the Date A Live series. The game takes place after the events of the previous game, and explores a new story that is original to the game.

New Character and Storyline

The game introduces a new character, Ren, a Spirit who becomes a central figure in the story. The game’s storyline is set in a world where Shido has sealed the powers of the Spirits, but a new threat emerges in the form of Deus Ex Machina Industry, a powerful organization that seeks to exploit the Spirits for their own gain.

Key Characters	Description
Shido Itsuka	The protagonist of the Date A Live series
Ren	A new Spirit and central character in the story
Deus Ex Machina Industry	A powerful organization that seeks to exploit the Spirits

Story and Gameplay

The game’s story is divided into multiple routes, each with its own unique storyline and ending. Players will guide Shido as he navigates his relationships with the Spirits and makes choices

Key Features and Gameplay

Date A Live: Ren Dystopia offers a range of key features and gameplay elements that fans of the series and visual novels in general will love.

Seal Spirits and Grant Wishes

One of the core gameplay mechanics in Date A Live: Ren Dystopia is the ability to seal the powers of the Spirits and grant their wishes. As Shido, players will need to make choices that impact the story and the relationships with the Spirits.

Multiple Endings and Routes

The game features multiple endings and routes, allowing players to experience different storylines and outcomes based on their choices.

Date A Live Series and loreThe Date A Live series is a popular light novel series of the same name, published by Fujimi Fantasia Bunko. The series has been adapted into a TV anime series, and has enjoyed immense popularity both in Japan and overseas.Story OverviewThe story of Date A Live begins thirty years after Earth has been plagued by spacequakes, which are triggered by the emergence of enigmatic entities known as Spirits. One day, an ordinary student named Shido Itsuka encounters a Spirit disillusioned with humanity.Lore and World-BuildingThe Date A Live series has a rich and detailed world, with a complex lore that explores the mysteries of the Spirits and the world they inhabit. The series has been praised for its engaging storytelling, lovable characters, and thought-provoking themes.Release Details and Deluxe EditionDate A Live: Ren Dystopia will be released on PC via Steam in September 2024. The game will be available in two editions: Standard and Deluxe.Deluxe EditionThe Deluxe Edition of the game includes a range of exclusive content, including:* A digital art collection
* A character art collection
* A rough art collection
* Two audio dramas: Natsumi Encounter and Origami Friendship
* An official soundtrack featuring 27 tracks
* A short novel: Ren Masques

Gameplay Elements	Description
Seal Spirits and Grant Wishes	Make choices that impact the story and relationships with the Spirits
Multiple Endings and Routes	Experience different storylines and outcomes based on choices
Visual Novel Style Storytelling	Read through the game’s story and interact with the characters
Key Characters	Description
Shido Itsuka	The protagonist of the Date A Live series
Spirits	The enigmatic entities that trigger the spacequakes
Themes	Description
Romance	Explore the relationships between Shido and the Spirits
Deluxe Edition	Description
Digital Art Collection	Exclusive artwork from the game