Steins;Gate Re:Boot launches Aug 20, Oct 29

MAGES. and Spike Chunsoft have set a staggered Western release for *Steins;Gate Re:Boot*, with the visual novel due first on Xbox Series and PC on August 20, 2026, before arriving on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 29, according to the game’s official English website and Gematsu. The release plan gives Xbox Series and Steam players first access in North America and Europe, while Switch 2 players will wait a little more than two months. Gematsu reported that the later October rollout also includes PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch in the West. The official English site currently highlights October 29 availability and lists Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam as platforms. ### Which dates are actually confirmed, and by whom? The official English *Steins;Gate Re:Boot* website says the game will be “Available October 29, 2026” and lists the Western platform lineup on its product page. That page serves as the clearest first-party confirmation that an October release is planned for at least part of the Western launch. (steinsgate.jp) Gematsu reported on May 28 that Spike Chunsoft would launch the game in the West on August 20 for Xbox Series and PC, followed by an October 29 release for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, PlayStation 4 and Switch. VGChartz separately reported the same August 20 and October 29 split for Xbox Series, PC and Switch 2. (steinsgate.jp) ### Is this the same schedule as Japan? MAGES. announced in Japan that *Steins;Gate Re:Boot* will launch on August 20, 2026, and the Japanese official site also carries that date. The Japanese site says the reboot will be released on August 20 and describes it as a major update of the original visual novel. Gematsu reported earlier in May that Japan is getting the game on August 20 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Switch and PC via Steam. (gematsu.com) That means the stagger appears to be specific to the Western release rather than a global delay across every platform. (steinsgate.jp) ### What is Re:Boot changing from the original game? MAGES. says *Steins;Gate Re:Boot* redraws its character art, backgrounds and event stills from line art, increases the number of event stills to about twice that of the Xbox 360 original, and expands background graphics to about 1.2 times the earlier version. The company also says it is using the E-mote animation tool so characters show more movement and facial expression. (gematsu.com) The Japanese site says the story has been adjusted based on the *Steins;Gate Elite* scenario and adds a new world line and ending scenario. MAGES. also says all in-game voice work has been re-recorded. ### Who is publishing it in the West? Spike Chunsoft announced in November 2025 that it would release the MAGES.-developed game on PC in North America and Europe in 2026. (steinsgate.jp) Gematsu’s May 28 report said Spike Chunsoft is handling the broader Western launch across multiple platforms. The official English site is already live with store and product information, suggesting the Western rollout is moving into its pre-release phase. The site also shows that physical editions are planned for some console versions, while digital availability includes Steam and Xbox Series. ### Where can players track the next update? (gematsu.com) The official *Steins;Gate Re:Boot* English site is the main source for Western release timing and platform listings, and it currently points to October 29, 2026 for the console rollout it displays. The next firm milestone is August 20, 2026, when Xbox Series and PC versions are scheduled to launch in the West, followed by the October 29 Switch 2 release window shown on the official site. (steinsgate.jp)