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DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia

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About the game

Play as Shido and unravel the secrets of the mysterious spirit Ren in the visual novel follow-up to DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation, based on the acclaimed light novel and anime series.

About DATE A LIVE

Another Date, Another Fate – The DATE A LIVE universe expands with the latest game installment officially localized for the first time in English, introducing a new original story with over ten returning characters and a brand-new original game character, Ren.

Gameplay

Seal Spirits And Grant Wishes – With 9 routes and over 15 endings, your choices impact Shido’s ability to save the world! Make the right decisions to help Shido grant the spirit’s wishes and maybe bump into some old friends along the way! But be careful. Make the wrong choices and it’s game over!

A Visual Feast Of A Visual Novel – Renowned artist Tsunako returns with incomparable character portraits animated with breathing motions, facial expressions, and swaying clothes and hair.

Learn Lore And More! – Whether you are new to the series or looking for a refresher on DATE A LIVE lore, the in-game Library is designed with you in mind! Read character profiles and brush up on terminology to better prepare yourself for Shido’s journey!

Background

DATE A LIVE is a popular light novel series from Fujimi Fantasia Bunko. It has been adapted into a TV anime series of the same name, the fifth and most recent installment of which— DATE A LIVE V —was broadcast in April 2024.

The story of DATE A LIVE begins thirty years after Earth has been plagued by spacequakes. These calamities 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. Shido’s sister, Kotori, reveals to him that he possesses the unique ability to seal Spirit’s powers away.

However, the method is surprising. To seal a Spirit’s powers, he has to date her and make her fall for him!

Complete official description

数字豪华版

The Deluxe Edition Includes:

- Digital Art Collection (13 Pages)

+ Character art collection

+ Rough art collection

- 2 Audio Dramas in Japanese and Drama Script in English and Traditional Chinese (PDF)

+ Natsumi Encounter

+ Origami Friendship

- Official Soundtrack (27 tracks)

- Short Novel in Japanese, English, and Traditional Chinese

+ Ren Masques

* You can access the Deluxe Edition contents in the game folder. Right-click the game in your Steam Library, select "Browse Local Files", then open the "Assets" folder.

关于游戏

About DATE A LIVE

DATE A LIVE is a popular light novel series from Fujimi Fantasia Bunko. It has been adapted into a TV anime series of the same name, the fifth and most recent installment of which— DATE A LIVE V —was broadcast in April 2024.

This next-generation boy-meets-girl story, written by Koushi Tachibana and illustrated by Tsunako, has garnered immense popularity both in Japan and overseas, selling over six million copies worldwide!

The story of DATE A LIVE begins thirty years after Earth has been plagued by spacequakes. These calamities 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. Shido’s sister, Kotori, reveals to him that he possesses the unique ability to seal Spirit’s powers away.

However, the method is surprising. To seal a Spirit’s powers, he has to date her and make her fall for him!

Shido resolves to do whatever it takes to protect the world and save them. He faces the Spirits with total sincerity as he navigates the various challenges that come his way.

Story

A newly emergent spirit named Natsumi ends up in the crosshairs of Deus Ex Machina Industry. Shido defends Natsumi from Deus Ex Machina Industry and manages to seal her powers.

Following the transformation and inversion caused by Origami, Shido manages to reshape the world to protect it, eventually sealing Origami.

Enemies may still lurk about, but Shido and his friends savor the peace they’ve secured through their ordeals.

After an ordinary evening spent among friends, Shido has an unusual dream. He hears a mysterious voice calling out from the shadows.

Upon waking up the next morning, Shido discovers a peculiar container adorned with a snake pattern under his pillow.

Thinking it might be a prank, Shido asks around for the container’s owner. But when they try to open it…

Key Features

Another Date, Another Fate – The DATE A LIVE universe expands with the latest game installment officially localized for the first time in English, introducing a new original story with over ten returning characters and a brand-new original game character, Ren.

Seal Spirits And Grant Wishes – With 9 routes and over 15 endings, your choices impact Shido’s ability to save the world! Make the right decisions to help Shido grant the spirit’s wishes and maybe bump into some old friends along the way! But be careful. Make the wrong choices and it’s game over!

A Visual Feast Of A Visual Novel – Renowned artist Tsunako returns with incomparable character portraits animated with breathing motions, facial expressions, and swaying clothes and hair.

Learn Lore And More! – Whether you are new to the series or looking for a refresher on DATE A LIVE lore, the in-game Library is designed with you in mind! Read character profiles and brush up on terminology to better prepare yourself for Shido’s journey!

Official videos

DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia | Opening Movie Trailer | Steam®

System requirements

Windows

Minimum requirements

最低配置: 操作系统 *: Windows 8 (64-bit) 处理器: Intel i5 2.3GHz or AMD A9 2.9GHz 内存: 4 GB RAM 显卡: DirectX 11.0 or more, compatible with VRAM 1GB or more; ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5xxx, 1GB VRAM 5000 series DirectX 版本: 11 存储空间: 需要 5 GB 可用空间 声卡: DirectSound (DirectX) compatible sound card

Recommended requirements

推荐配置: 操作系统: Windows 10 (64-bit) / Windows 11 (64-bit) 处理器: Intel i5 3.3GHz or AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 内存: 4 GB RAM 显卡: DirectX 11.0 or more, compatible with VRAM 1GB or more; ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5xxx, 1GB VRAM 5000 series DirectX 版本: 11 存储空间: 需要 5 GB 可用空间 声卡: DirectSound (DirectX) compatible sound card

Supported languages

英语, 日语 * , 繁体中文 * 具有完全音频支持的语言

* Indicates full audio as listed by the store. Interface, subtitle or audio support is not inferred when unspecified.

Other editions

数字豪华版 · Steam

The Deluxe Edition Includes:

- Digital Art Collection (13 Pages)

+ Character art collection

+ Rough art collection

- 2 Audio Dramas in Japanese and Drama Script in English and Traditional Chinese (PDF)

+ Natsumi Encounter

+ Origami Friendship

- Official Soundtrack (27 tracks)

- Short Novel in Japanese, English, and Traditional Chinese

+ Ren Masques

* You can access the Deluxe Edition contents in the game folder. Right-click the game in your Steam Library, select "Browse Local Files", then open the "Assets" folder.

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