Steins;Gate Re:Boot and Octet of Shifting Space: Every Announcement from Spike Chunsoft's Anime Expo 2026 Panel

Steins;Gate Re:Boot — Platforms, Release Dates, and Editions

What it is: A complete ground-up remake of the original 2009 Steins;Gate, developed by MAGES., featuring revamped character art by huke, high-definition backgrounds, a refined UI, Live2D-style character animation, and a brand-new narrative scenario set in the Gamma Worldline that was not present in the original release .

Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam (PC) .

Western release dates (staggered):

• August 20, 2026 — Xbox Series X|S and Steam (launching earlier on these platforms) .
• October 29, 2026 — Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5 .

Digital Deluxe Edition (announced at Anime Expo):

• Base game
• Digital Visual Book
• Digital Soundtrack
• Footage from "STEINS;GATE 15th LIVE - ONE WORLD —" (with English subtitles) .

Pricing: Not disclosed in the official press release from the panel .

What makes it unique: Beyond the graphical overhaul, the key draw is the all-new scenario. A June 2026 trailer specifically introduced the Gamma Worldline storyline, which expands the branching narrative beyond what was possible in 2009 . The remake also uses Live2D animation for more expressive character movements during dialogue .

Steins;Gate: Octet of Shifting Space — The 8-Bit Sequel Localized

What it is: An English localization of a previously Japan-only title originally released for Windows XP/Vista/7 in 2011. It is a non-canon, retro-styled text-adventure sequel set after the events of Steins;Gate. Previously known in fan circles as "Variant Space Octet" .

Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Steam .

Release date & pricing: Not yet announced. Spike Chunsoft stated that details on how to obtain the game will be shared at a later date .

Bundle information: In Japan, Octet is offered as a first-run bonus for physical copies of Steins;Gate Re:Boot. The Western distribution model — whether it will be sold standalone, included as a pre-order bonus, or handled differently — is still being finalized .

Localization team: Translators Andrew Hodgson and H. Anthony Israel, who worked on the original Steins;Gate localization and the upcoming Re:Boot localization, are handling the English script .

What makes it unique: Octet is deliberately built to feel like a PC adventure game from the 1980s. It uses screen-drawing visuals, classic 8-color RGB and green monochrome graphics modes, and authentic FM synthesis / PSG sound chip music composed by Takeshi Abo . Instead of modern visual-novel choice menus, gameplay relies on text parser commands — you type commands like "GO NORTH" or "EXAMINE PC" as in classic 1980s text adventures . It supports both software keyboards and USB keyboards, and this marks its first-ever release on game consoles and Steam .

What Remains Unclear

• Octet pricing and standalone availability: Spike Chunsoft's official line is that details are "coming later." It is not confirmed whether Western players will be able to purchase Octet separately at launch, or if it will remain a physical pre-order / first-print bonus tied to Re:Boot .
• Re:Boot Digital Deluxe pricing: No price was given for the deluxe edition in any of the panel's press materials .
• Octet Western release date: No date has been set, only a window ("details TBA") .