From the Minds Behind the Danganronpa Series, Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE for Nintendo Switch™ is Available Now

By sceditor on June 30, 2023 10:00 AM

Spike Chunsoft, Inc. today released its lucid-noir detective adventure Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE for Nintendo Switch. The Standard Edition and digital versions are available now.

The company also announced that DLC 1, Ch. Desuhiko: Charisma Killed the Cat, will be released on July 27, 2023. This substory features Desuhiko Thunderbolt, a detective with the Forensic Forte of Disguise. Each DLC is included in the Season Pass, and available individually.

Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Launch Trailer
Spike Chunsoft, Inc. today also released a tension-filled launch trailer for the game.

About Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE
In this lucid-noir detective adventure, Yuma Kokohead, an amnesiac detective-in-training, and Shinigami, the spirit haunting him, tackle unsolved mysteries in a strange city caged by unending rain.

Master Detectives vs. Megacorporation
Kanai Ward is the home of many unsolved cases and is under the complete control of Amaterasu Corporation. Master Detectives from around the world, each possessing unique powers, must rise to the challenge of uncovering the truth. Travel freely within the fully 3D environment of the city to collect Solution Keys to use as evidence and testimonies in investigations.

Enter the Mystery Labyrinth, a Unique and Offbeat Puzzle-Solving Experience
As the investigation progresses, a realm known as the Mystery Labyrinth will appear, creating a path toward the truth. Once inside, however, the mysteries shrouding the case materialize as gimmicks and traps, lying in wait to consume Yuma. The rules of reality don't apply here: delve into the ever-changing Mystery Labyrinth and get to the heart of the case. Mystery Phantoms will do whatever it takes to prevent Yuma from reaching the truth. Dodge their barrage of lies and slash the contradictions to pieces with the Solution Blade!

DLC 1 Available July 27, 2023
The first of four DLC, Ch. Desuhiko: Charisma Killed the Cat, will be released on July 27, 2023.  In this substory, players control protagonist Desuhiko Thunderbolt, a detective with the Forensic Forte of Disguise.

Ch. Desuhiko: Charisma Killed the Cat 
Release: July 27, 2023
MSRP: $5.00

Desuhiko Thunderbolt
Japanese VA: KENN
English VA: Khoi Dao
A young man with a goofball nature who likes hitting on women under the guise of investigation. Desuhiko's goal is to become famous as a mystery-solving superstar detective. He carries a huge backpack filled with tools necessary for his disguises.

Forensic Forte: Disguise
In addition to disguising his clothes and face, his voice, height, and weight can also be changed, allowing him to match the target of disguise visually and psychologically.

Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Digital Deluxe Edition
Release: June 30, 2023
MSRP: $89.99
Includes:

  • Game - Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE
  • Digital Art Book - The Book of Death
  • Digital Soundtrack - Noise of Neon
  • Season Pass - Four DLC with substories featuring Master Detectives

Nintendo eShop
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/master-detective-archives-rain-code-digital-deluxe-edition-switch/

Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Season Pass
Release: July 27, 2023
MSRP: $16.00
Includes:

  • Four DLC with substories featuring Master Detectives
    *Each DLC will also be available individually for $5.00.
DLC 1 Ch. Desuhiko: Charisma Killed the Cat available July 27, 2023
DLC 2 available August 2023
DLC 3 available September 2023
DLC 4 available October 2023

Patch Information
There will be a Patch available at launch. The latest patch is 1.3.0. Please make sure you have this patch installed for the best experience.

Patch notes:
- Minor text fixes
- Adjusted voice and sound effects
- Adjusted certain maps, characters, and graphics
- Adjusted certain events and text overlaps
- Various bug fixes
- Launch to eShop functionality (note that this is required for DLC)

REQUESTS FOR LIVE STREAMING, EDITED VIDEOS, OR LET’S PLAY VIDEOS
In order to avoid spoilers being released, we ask that you do not post written or video spoilers or post information about the story past the end of Chapter 4.We have a passionate and excited fanbase and we want to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to play the game how it was intended to be experienced. Even when revealing story elements up until the end of Chapter 4, please be careful to tag any potential spoilers, and avoid publishing any spoiler content in articles, videos, social media posts and livestream without a spoiler warning. Thank you!