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Entergram will release Cabbage Soft-developed romance visual novel Jewelry Hearts Academia: We Will Wing Wonder World for PlayStation 4 and Switch on October 24 in Japan for 8,228 yen, listing at retailers such as Biccamera and Neowing reveal.

PQube will release MAGES.-developed otome visual novel Genso Manege, also known as Rever d’un Manege, for Switch and PC via Steam in the west, the publisher announced. A release date was not announced.

MAGES. has announced The Quintessential Quintuplets: Gotopazu Story 2nd for PlayStation 4 and Switch. It will launch in 2024 in Japan.

Total shipments and digital sales for the PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC (Steam) versions of Witch on the Holy Night have surpassed 200,000 units, publisher Aniplex and developer TYPE-MOON <a class=«link-external» href=«https://twitter.com/mahoyo_game/status/1783805123866857688?ref_src=» https: rel=«noopener» target="_blank">announced

Publisher PROTOYPE and developer Key have announced planetarian: The Reverie of a Little Planet & Snow Globe for Switch. It will launch on June 27 with English, Japanese, French, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese language support.

Publisher Entergram and developer Asanoha Factory will release the PlayStation 4 and Switch versions of post-apocalyptic boy meets girl visual novel Memento Memoria: The Abandoned Neverland on August 29 in Japan, the companies announced. The PlayStation 4 version will be available physically for 3,278 yen and digitally for 2,970 yen, while the Switch version will be a digital-only release.

Publisher Bushiroad Games and developer Frontwing will release visual novel GINKA for Switch on September 19, the companies announced.

Publisher dramatic create and developer MAGES. will release otome visual novel Meiji Tokyo Renka: Full Moon for Switch and PC via Steam in 2024 worldwide with Japanese audio and English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese subtitles, the companies announced.

Japanese studios ALTERCIWS and Lobstudio have announced mystery adventure game Zombie Police: Christmas Dancing with Police Zombies for PC (Steam). It will launch this summer with English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese language support.

Idea Factory International will release otome visual novel 9 R.I.P. for Switch in the west in 2024, the company announced. It will be available both physically and digitally. Standard and limited editions are available to wishlist now at IFI’s Online Store.

Spike Chunsoft will release the MAGES.-developed The Quintessential Quintuplets visual novels The Quintessential Quintuplets: Memories of a Quintessential Summer and The Quintessential Quintuplets: Five Memories Spent With You in the west, artwork and screenshot leaks from PlayStation Store reveal.

Developer KingsIsle Entertainment has announced an upcoming single-player visual novel prequel to the popular Wizard101 MMORPG, titled Ravenwood Academy: A Wizard101 Story. While Wizard101 is a perfect introduction to MMORPGs, Ravenwood Academy will shift focus to a solo gaming experience, offering fans a brand-new way to enjoy the world of the Spiral.

Entergram will release HOOKSOFT-developed romance visual novel Koi ni wa Amae ga Hitsuyou Desu for Switch on August 8 in Japan for 8,228 yen at retail and 7,180 yen via download, the publisher announced.

The Switch version of TALESshop-developed romance visual novel Some Some Convenience Store will launch on July 25, publisher CFK announced.

16-bit-style retro-futuristic science-fiction text adventure game OMEGA 6: The Triangle Stars, formerly titled OMEGA 6: The Video Game, will launch for Switch on July 25, publisher City Connection and developer Happymeal announced.

Otome visual novel Cupid Parasite: Sweet & Spicy Darling will launch for Switch on May 28 in the west, publisher Idea Factory International announced.

Developers G-MODE and Plus81 have delayed visual novel SHINJUKU SOUMEI from its previously planned April 12 release date to May 24. It will be available for PC via Steam and DLsite for 3,990 yen, with support for English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese language options. A demo will launch in late April, though it will not have transferrable save data.

Publisher ANIPLEX.EXE and developer iMel have announced Tanetsumi no Uta, a new visual novel written by Kazumi of STUDIO HOMMAGE. It will launch for PC in 2024 with English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese language support.

Visual novel remake Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon will launch for PlayStation 4 and Switch on June 27 in the west, Aniplex and TYPE-MOON announced. Physical limited editions will be available for $79.99. Pre-orders are available now.

Total sales for otome murder mystery visual novel BUSTAFELLOWS have surpassed 100,000 copies, publishers eXtend and PQube announced.

Publisher eXtend and developers Toybox Inc. and Karakuri-ism have announced Side Kicks! beyond, a Switch, iOS, and Android port of the otome visual novel Side Kicks! originally released for PS Vita in March 2017. It will launch in 2025 in Japan.

PQube will release OperaHouse-developed rhythm action idol visual novel I*CHU: Chibi Edition for Switch in the west, the publisher announced. A release date was not announced, but Amazon lists it for a September 26 release.

PQube will release MAGES.-developed romance visual novel SINce Memories: Off the Starry Sky for PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam in the west, the publisher announced. Release timing was not announced, but Amazon lists a September 24 release date.

Otome visual novel Radiant Tale: Fanfare! will launch for Switch on June 27 in the west, publisher Aksys Games announced.

Ares will release IRODORI-developed Sengoku era romance visual novel Hakkenden for Switch this fall in Japan, the publisher announced.

Retro cyberpunk mystery adventure game Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store Store on May 16 for $14.99 / £12.79 / €14.79, publisher Chorus Worldwide and developer MidBoss announced.

MAGES. has announced Iwakura Aria, a brand-new suspense visual novel for Switch. It will launch on June 27 in Japan for 4,950 yen at retail and 4,400 yen via download.

Entergram will release Lump of Sugar-developed romance visual novel Arcana Alchemia for PlayStation 4 and Switch on June 27 in Japan for 8,228 yen, listings at retailers like Biccamera reveal.

PQube will release MAGES.-developed boy idols visual novel B-PROJECT RYUSEI*FANTASIA for Switch and PC via Steam in the west, the publisher announced. A release date was not announced.

Idea Factory‘s Otomate brand announced new titles, updates on existing titles, and ports during its Dessert de Otomate 2024 event in Tokyo today.

Publisher Aniplex and developer ACQUIRE have released a new trailer for hookah lounge visual novel Hookah Haze introducing its adventure parts.

The PC version of boys love visual novel Voice Love On Air will launch via Steam on March 14, developers Softstar Entertainment and Noisy Fish announced. The Switch version will follow at a later date.

PROTOTPYE will release LIFE0-developed romance visual novel Seven Days for Switch in 2024 in Japan, the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu reveals.

WSS playground has announced Needy Streamer Overload spin-off mini-game collection Petit Game Collection Vol. 1. It is available now for PC via Steam for $7.99.

Publisher Spike Chunsoft and developer MAGES. will release the PC versions of romance visual novels Memories Off, Memories Off 2nd, Omoide Ni Kawaru Kimi Memories Off, Memories Off Sorekara, Memories Off #5 Togireta Film, Memories Off6 T-wave, and Memories Off Yubikiri No Kioku via Steam in Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese, the companies announced. Release dates were not announced.

Bushiroad Games has announced a Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club visual novel for Switch. A release date was not announced.

Idea Factory International will release romance visual novel DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia for PC via Steam in 2024 worldwide, the publisher announced. It will support Japanese audio, and English, Japanese, and Traditional Chinese subtitles.

Visual novel KONOSUBA – God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! Love for These Clothes of Desire! will launch for PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam on February 8 in the west for $49.99, publisher PQube and developer MAGES. announced.

Publisher eastasiasoft and developer Idea Factory have announced Hakuoki: Chronicles of Wind and Blossom, a remastered compilation of Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms and Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds for Switch. It will launch in 2024.

Entergram will release Asanoha Factory-developed post-apocalyptic boy meets girl visual novel Memento Memoria: The Abandoned Neverland for PlayStation 4 and Switch this summer in Japan, the publisher announced. It will be available both physically and digitally.

Visual novel Revue Starlight: El Dorado will launch for Switch and PC via Steam on August 8, publisher Bushiroad Games and developer Frontwing announced. It will support English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese language options.

Bushiroad Games has announced a new lineup of visual novel games for Switch and PC, which include The Blatant Lies of Lilja and Natsuka and Lilac developed by Frontwing, DUSK INDEX: GION by cherrymochi, and Virtual Girl@ by HEADLOCK.

Softstar Entertainment and Noisy Fish-developed boys love visual novel Voice Love On Air will launch for Switch and PC via Steam this spring, Japan and Asia publisher Game Source Entertainment announced. It will support English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese language options.

Aniplex and TYPE-MOON have released the second teaser trailer for the Witch on the Holy Night anime movie animated by Ufotable.

Publisher Phoenixx and developer Happymeal, in cooperation with TBS, have announced detective adventure game Quiz Seikai wa Ichinengo presents Atsushi no Meitantei for Switch. It is available now via Nintendo eShop in Japan for 1,000 yen.

CyberStep visual novel game brand Rabbitfoot has announced visual novel TO THE TOP: Ato no Ijin-tachi for PlayStation 4, Switch, PC, iOS, and Android. It will launch in spring 2024 with language support for English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and more to be announced.

The Switch versions of visual novels Muv-Luv and Muv-Luv Alternative will launch on March 28, 2024, listings at retailers such as Biccamera and Neowing reveal. It will support English and Japanese language options.

Konami has announced otome visual novels Tokimeki Memorial Girl’s Side 1st Love for Nintendo Switch, Tokimeki Memorial Girl’s Side 2nd Season for Nintendo Switch, and Tokimeki Memorial Girl’s Side 3rd Story for Nintendo Switch. All three will launch via Nintendo eShop on February 14, 2024 in Japan for 5,995 yen each.

Entergram will release Whirlpool-developed romance visual novel Animal Trail: Girlish Square for PlayStation 4 and Switch on April 25, 2024 in Japan for 8,228 yen, listings at retailers such as Biccamera reveal.

HuneX has announced otome visual novel Steam Prison: Beyond the Steam, a fan disc that takes place two years after the “Grand Ending” of the original Steam Prison. Platforms and a release date were not announced.

Publisher iMel and developers elf and DiGination will release romance visual novel Dokyusei: Bangin’ Summer CSver for PlayStation 4 and Switch on April 18, 2024 in Japan for 5,400 yen, the companies announced. It will be distributed by the new brand DG REMAKE.

Romance visual novels Aokana: Four Rhythms Across the Blue – EXTRA1P and Aokana: Four Rhythms Across the Blue – EXTRA2P will launch digitally for PlayStation 4 on December 21 in Japan, developers FILMIC NOVEL and sprite announced.

Entergram will release Saga Planets-developed romance visual novel AMBITIOUS MISSION for PlayStation 4 and Switch on March 21, 2024 in Japan for 8,228 yen, listings at retailers such as 7net Online Shopping and Biccamera reveal.

The Switch version of romance visual novel Amairo Chocolate will launch on March 28, 2024, publisher dramatic create and developer Cabbage Soft announced. In Japan it will cost 5,280 yen.

Publisher Aniplex and developer ACQUIRE have announced hookah lounge visual novel Hookah Haze for Switch and PC (Steam). It will launch digitally in 2024 with English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese language support.

D3 Publisher has announced 5-fun Go ni Igai na Ketsumatsu: Monochrome no Toshokan, a “sound novel” game based on the five million-selling 5-fun Go ni Igai na Ketsumatsu book series. It will launch for Switch on February 22, 2024 in Japan for 5,555 yen at retail and 5,000 yen via download.

Entergram will release HOOKSOFT-developed romance visual novel PriministAr for PlayStation 4 and Switch on March 28, 2024 in Japan for 7,678 yen, listings at retailers like Biccamera and Neowing reveal.

Idea Factory International will release otome visual novel Cupid Parasite: Sweet & Spicy Darling for Switch in 2024 in the west, the publisher announced.

FILMIC NOVEL and sprite will release romance visual novels Aokana: Four Rhythms Across the Blue – EXTRA1P and Aokana: Four Rhythms Across the Blue – EXTRA2P for PlayStation 4, the developers announced. Both titles will launch digitally between late December 2023 and late January 2024 in Japan.

Developer Armonica has announced Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved, a detective adventure game in the style of classic adventure games from Japan. It will launch for PC via Steam in 2024.

Visual novel remake Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon will launch for PlayStation 4 and Switch in summer 2024 in the west, Aniplex and TYPE-MOON announced. Physical limited editions will be available for $79.99. Digital editions will be announced at a later date.

MyDearest and IzanagiGames have announced TOKYO CHRONOS & ALTDEUS: Beyond Chronos – Twin Pack for Switch. It will launch in 2024 worldwide.

Visual novel everlasting flowers will launch for PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam on June 27, 2024 with English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese language support, developer sprite announced.

Otome visual novel Tengoku Struggle: Strayside will launch for Switch in April 2024 in the west, publisher Aksys Games announced.

Key, known for hits such as Kanon, AIR, and CLANNAD, has announced anemoi, its next full price romance visual novel. Platforms and a release date were not announced, but a full announcement live stream is planned for November 17 from 19:00 to 20:00 JST, which you will be able to watch on YouTube.

Mystery adventure game Urban Myth Dissolution Center will launch for Switch alongside its previously announced PC (Steam) version in 2024, publisher Shueisha Games and developer Haka Bunko announced.

Otome visual novel Sympathy Kiss will launch for Switch on February 27, 2024 in North America and Europe, publisher Idea Factory International announced. It will be available both physically and digitally, and feature Japanese voice-overs with English subtitles.

Visual novel SHINJUKU SOUMEI will launch for PC via Steam in February 2024 for 3,990 yen, developers G-MODE and Plus81 announced. It will support English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese language options.

Taisho Era-set visual novel Hira Hira Hihiru will launch for PC via Steam on November 17, publisher ANIPLEX.EXE and developer BA-KU announced.

Publisher Serenity Forge and developer Arbitrary Metric have released a demo for first-person narrative adventure game Roman Sands RE:Build for PC via Steam.

Voltage has announced Project Code Kaleido Tower, Project Code Neon Mafia, and Project Code Vampire Hunter, a trio of otome visual novels in development for Switch. Both Project Code Kaleido Tower and Project Code Neon Mafia are due out in 2024, while Project Code Vampire Hunter is planned for release in 2025.

OperaHouse has announced Akuyaku Reijou wa Ringoku no Outaishi ni Dekiai Sareru, an otome visual novel based on the light novel of the same name. It will launch as a digital-only title in spring 2024 in Japan.

Visual novel everlasting flowers will launch for PC via Steam alongside its previously announced PlayStation 4 and Switch versions, developer sprite announced.

Visual novel Of the Red, the Light, and the Ayakashi Tsuzuri will launch for Switch and PC via Steam on February 29, 2024, publisher dramatic create and developer HaccaWorks* announced. It will support English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese language options.

PROTOTYPE will release a Switch version of Frontwing-developed fantasy visual novel Hatsumira -from the future undying- in 2024, the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu reveals.

aNCHOR will release Switch versions of Muv-Luv and Muv-Luv Alternative in spring 2024, the company announced during its aNCHOR Academy Web Student Meeting 2023 live stream. It will be available both digitally and physically with bonus items.

Idol Mahjong Final Romance 4 Remaster, a remastered version of the 1998 arcade mahjong game from Video System, will launch for Switch via Nintendo eShop on October 26 in Japan for 2,480 yen, publisher City Connection announced. Pre-orders are available now at a 2,232 yen discount price.

PROTOTYPE will release Key-developed kinetic novel LUNARiA: Virtualized Moonchild for Switch in 2024 in Japan, the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu reveals.

Comic book-style visual novel Invincible Presents: Atom Eve will launch for PC via Steam and “additional platforms soon to be announced” on November 14, publisher Skybound Games and developer Terrible Posture Games announced. It will feature English, French, German, and Spanish language support.