Date a Live: Ren Dystopia to Launch on PC in September

Publisher Idea Factory International has confirmed that the next instalment in Compile Heart’s long running visual novel adaptations of the Date a Live light novel series, Date A Live: Ren Dystopia is set to launch on the PC via Steam next month.

Fans of the series’ broader multimedia offerings can anticipate the inclusion of additional localised content in the Deluxe Edition, namely two audio dramas (Natsumi Encounter and Origami Friendship) and a short novel titled Ren Masques. The PC release of Date a Live: Ren Dystopia features the original Japanese voice acting, with text in English, Japanese and Traditional Chinese.

Story of Date a Live: Ren Dystopia

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…

Promoted 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! 

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