STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT Pre-Orders Available Now

By sceditor on May 27, 2026 10:00 AM

STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT Comes to North America and Europe on October 29, 2026; New Trailer and Updated Features Revealed

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (May 27, 2025) – Spike Chunsoft Inc. today announced pre-orders for the physical editions of the latest entry in the Science Adventure series, STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT have begun. STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT is scheduled to be released in North America and Europe on October 29, 2026.

For pre-order details, check with your preferred video game retailer or visit https://steinsgate.jp/reboot/en-us/ for a list of participating retailers.

The company also released a new trailer.

Scenarios with Improved Readability
Based on the scenario from STEINS;GATE ELITE, the story has been refined to be more evenly paced, with an overall smoother reading experience. Along with new dialogue and narrative text, a brand-new worldline and ending scenario have been added, bringing players a story never before seen. The game features a substantially expanded volume of text, delivering a richer story experience.

Newly Recorded Voices and Sound
All in-game voice lines have been newly recorded in Japanese, while the entire soundtrack has been remade by Composer Tsuyoshi Abo.

Revamped Graphics
All character art, backgrounds, and event still images have been completely redrawn from scratch, resulting in a major visual revamp. Compared to the original Xbox 360 version, the number of event still images has approximately doubled, while the number of background visuals has increased by roughly 20%. The expanded volume of artwork delivers an even more immersive experience.

Comparison of Original and Revamped Versions

Left image: original version, Right image: revamped version.

Upper image: original version, Lower image: revamped version.

Dynamic Character Expressions with E-mote
By utilizing the next-generation animation tool "E-mote", characters are brought to life with vivid realism. From subtle changes in facial expressions to natural breathing, these nuances take immersion in the story to new heights. Watch the video below for an E-mote demonstration.

About STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT
STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT revisits STEINS;GATE, which was originally released in 2009 for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system, and features completely revamped visuals and new narrative content. To learn more about the game's characters, revamped graphics, and more, visit the official site STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT at https://steinsgate.jp/reboot/en-us/ STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT is developed by MAGES.

Players can wishlist STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT on Steam
See the Steam store page for details.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4012810

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