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Steins;Gate

Steins;Gate Re:Boot, a full remake of the original visual novel, is set for release on August 20, 2026, in Japan and digitally on Xbox and PC worldwide, with a Western physical launch on October 29. The franchise is concurrently celebrating its 15th anniversary with a series of orchestra concerts, a pop-up event, and new merchandise.

Synthesized from 13 Yomimono stories · updated 1d ago

Steins;Gate Re:Boot is the centerpiece of a franchise-wide push in 2026. The remake adds a new Gamma World Line route not present in the original 2009 visual novel, depicting a timeline where Hououin Kyouma never existed. The game launches on August 20 in Japan for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, PS5, PS4, and Xbox Series X|S, with a digital-only PC version the same day. Spike Chunsoft will release the game in North America and Europe on October 29 for Switch 2, Switch, and PS5. The Switch 2 physical edition uses a game card, not a key card, priced at 8,580 yen.

Pre-order bonuses include a download code for the 8-bit spin-off Steins;Gate Octet in Shifting Space, originally released on PC in 2011. Spike Chunsoft later announced a standalone release of Octet of Shifting Space for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, and PC via Steam. MAGES. also detailed store-specific swimsuit illustrations of six lab members as purchase bonuses, along with Limited and Super Limited Edition sets containing a soundtrack DVD-ROM and Blu-ray of the 15th live event.

The franchise's first full orchestra concert, Steins;Gate Symphony of Causal Melodies, was held on May 31, 2026, with day and night performances mirroring the world lines of Steins;Gate and Steins;Gate 0. A second concert is scheduled for July 5 in Nagoya. A pop-up event, Steins;Gate Final Mission, will take place on August 29-30 in Tokyo, selling original merchandise including a 2.7-meter-tall artificial satellite display. Good Smile Company also opened pre-orders for a Kurisu Makise plastic model kit under its Reincarnation brand, shipping December 2026.

Key facts

Steins;Gate Re:Boot Japanese release date
August 20, 2026 ↗
Steins;Gate Re:Boot Western release date
October 29, 2026 ↗
New Gamma World Line route added in Re:Boot
A timeline where Okabe never becomes Hououin Kyouma and works with Moeka Kiryu. ↗
Pre-order bonus included with first-print packages
Download code for Steins;Gate Octet in Shifting Space, an 8-bit spin-off originally released on PC in 2011. ↗
Standalone release of Octet of Shifting Space
Releasing on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, PS5, and PC via Steam. ↗
First full orchestra concert held
Steins;Gate Symphony of Causal Melodies on May 31, 2026, at Mori no Hall 21 in Matsudo, Chiba. ↗
Pop-up event schedule
Steins;Gate Final Mission on August 29-30, 2026, at Bellesalle Akihabara in Tokyo. ↗
Kurisu Makise plastic model kit opened for pre-order
Good Smile Company Reincarnation line, 7,500 yen, shipping December 2026. ↗
Switch 2 physical edition uses game card
Priced at 8,580 yen, while PS5 and Switch physical editions cost 7,480 yen. ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

Release
tv · July 11, 2026 · Japan · 2026-07-08
Release
manga · December 2026 · Japan · 2026-06-27
Release
music_video · 2026-06-06 · Japan · 2026-06-06
Release
game · 2026-08-20 · Japan · 2026-05-20
Release
game · August 2026 · 2026-05-25
Announced
orchestra concert 'STEINS;GATE Symphony of Causal Melodies' on July 5, 2026, in Nagoya · 2026-06-19
Announced
next performance scheduled for July 5 in Nagoya · 2026-06-06
Noted
first full orchestra concert for the Steins;Gate series · 2026-06-09

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1d ago

KADOKAWA and ABEMA Launch Free Anniversary Anime Streaming for 10 Titles

KADOKAWA and ABEMA announced the "KADOKAWA・ABEMA Anniversary Anime Selection" project on July 10, offering free streaming of 10 anime titles that are celebrating anniversaries in 2026. The project includes two types of streaming: dedicated ABEMA channels for some titles and free marathon streams for others. Five titles will receive dedicated channels: Steins;Gate (15th anniversary, channel from July 11), Re:Zero (10th, from August 8), The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (20th), Konosuba (10th), and Bungo Stray Dogs (10th), with channels opening sequentially. The Steins;Gate channel will stream all 24 TV episodes, the movie "STEINS;GATE: The Movie - Load Region of Déjà Vu," all 24 episodes of Steins;Gate 0, and two special episodes (#23β and #25) streaming for the first time on ABEMA, available free for two weeks after airing. The other five titles-Zero no Tsukaima (20th), Aria the Scarlet Ammo (15th), Haganai (15th), Joker Game (10th), and Pompo: The Cinéphile (5th)-will receive free marathon streams. A dedicated website for the project has also been launched.

2d ago

Kurisu Makise Noodle Stopper Figure from Steins;Gate Arrives in July

Furyu is releasing a noodle stopper figure of Kurisu Makise from the Steins;Gate series as a crane game prize in the third week of July 2026. The figure, part of Furyu's noodle stopper prize line, stands approximately 14 cm tall and depicts Makise in a seated pose. The sculpt emphasizes her long hair and an expression described as weary or melancholic, with tights-clad legs visible in the sitting position. The figure serves both as a display piece and a functional lid stopper for cup noodles. The announcement comes ahead of the August 20 release of Steins;Gate RE:BOOT, a remake of the original visual novel. The figure will be available at arcade prize counters starting in the third week of July. No retail price has been announced, as it is a prize item rather than a standard release. The figure is produced by Furyu, a company known for its prize figure lines.

4d ago

Abema to Stream 10 Kadokawa Anniversary Anime for Free in 2026

ABEMA announced a special project, 'KADOKAWA・ABEMA Anniversary Anime Selection,' offering free streaming of 10 KADOKAWA anime celebrating anniversaries in 2026. The lineup includes dedicated channels for five series, starting with Steins;Gate on July 11, and free marathon streams for five more. The project runs through the year.

Jul 3

Spike Chunsoft to Release Steins;Gate: Octet of Shifting Space

Spike Chunsoft announced during its Anime Expo panel that it will release Steins;Gate: Octet of Shifting Space, an adaptation of the 2011 PC graphic adventure, for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, PS5, and PC via Steam. The company also revealed a Digital Deluxe Edition for Steins;Gate Re:Boot and detailed its new Gamma Worldline story route.

Jul 3

Steins;Gate Final Mission Pop-Up Event Set for August 29-30

MAGES. announced on July 3 that it will hold the official pop-up event "STEINS;GATE Final Mission" for the newly released game "STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT" on August 29 and 30 at Bellesalle Akihabara in Tokyo. The event marks the first official merchandise sales since the game's launch on August 20. Admission is free, but advance reservations are required for certain time slots to manage congestion. The merchandise lineup includes acrylic stands, tapestries, pin badges, a metal Upa figure, an Upa room light, and plushies of Rintaro Okabe and Kurisu Makise. Two original lab coats modeled after Okabe and Makise will be sold for 20,000 yen each. A 2.7-meter-tall artificial satellite display will also be on exhibit. Advance online orders for venue pickup open from July 6 to July 12.

Jun 27

Kurisu Makise Joins Good Smile Company's Reincarnation Plastic Model Line

Good Smile Company has opened pre-orders for a new plastic model kit of Kurisu Makise from the science adventure series Steins;Gate, as part of its Reincarnation brand. The kit, sculpted by Hironori Tokunaga, stands approximately 210mm tall and is priced at 7,500 yen including tax. It captures Kurisi dashing forward in her modified uniform with flowing long hair, reproducing her slender body line and dignified expression. The model uses partially pre-colored parts and water-slide decals to achieve the character's color scheme. Face parts include both pre-printed eye decals and unpainted options for custom painting. The kit is a non-posable fixed-pose figure that requires assembly tools such as nippers and adhesive. Pre-orders are open until August 5, 2026, with shipping scheduled for December 2026. The Reincarnation brand is described as a new-concept series that allows builders to assemble color-coded kits of sculpts by leading creators.

Jun 19

Tohakusha to Sell Original Goods at Steins;Gate Orchestra Concert in Nagoya

Tohakusha Co., Ltd. will sponsor the July 5, 2026, 'STEINS;GATE Symphony of Causal Melodies' orchestra concert at the Aichi Prefectural Arts Theater Concert Hall in Nagoya and sell original goods at the venue. New items include Lab Coat T-shirts, foil-stamped clear shikishi and acrylic boards, and a made-to-order memorial record. Items from the 15th anniversary pop-up held at Don Quijote last year will also be available. The concert features conductor Kenji Shimura, the Chubu Philharmonic Orchestra, MC Asami Imai, and special guests Kanako Ito and Ayumu (Zwei).

Jun 11

Steins;Gate Re:Boot Super Limited Edition Open for Made-to-Order Until June 15

MAGES. has detailed store-specific purchase bonuses for the upcoming game Steins;Gate Re:Boot, including newly drawn swimsuit illustrations of six lab members. The Super Limited Edition, sold via MAGGET and Amazon, is a made-to-order product until June 15. The game launches August 20 on multiple platforms.

Jun 9

Steins;Gate Gets First Full Orchestra Concert With Day-Night Setlist

On May 31, 2026, the first full orchestra concert for the Steins;Gate series, "Steins;Gate Symphony of Causal Melodies," was held at Chiba's Mori no Hall 21. The daytime β Performance and nighttime α Performance offered different setlists mirroring the game's world lines, with the Tokyo Nihonbashi Symphony Orchestra performing under conductor Kenichi Shimura.

Jun 8

Steins;Gate 8-Bit Spin-Off Octet in Shifting Space Returns as Re:Boot Pre-Order Bonus

MAGES. announced on June 8, 2026, that first-print package editions of STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT will include a download code for the retro spin-off STEINS;GATE Octet in Shifting Space. The bonus is available for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PS5 versions of the August 20 release. Octet in Shifting Space originally launched on PC in 2011 under the working title STEINS;GATE 8bit. Built around the concept of what Steins;Gate would look like on a 1980s PC, the game uses a command-input system where players type English words to progress. Its graphics reproduce the line-and-paint method of early adventure games, and its sound mimics FM and PSG audio sources of the era, with BGM programmed by series composer Takeshi Abo. This marks the first time the title has been ported to consumer consoles. The download code will become usable when the game launches around late November 2026. MAGES. also confirmed that RE:BOOT itself adds a new Gamma World Line route, depicting a timeline where Okabe never becomes Hououin Kyouma and works with Moeka Kiryu.

Jun 6

Steins;Gate Re:Boot Trailer Reveals Gamma World Line Route

MAGES. released a new trailer for Steins;Gate Re:Boot on June 6, 2026, showcasing the game's additional route: the Gamma World Line. This story branch, not present in the original 2009 visual novel, depicts a timeline where the character Hououin Kyouma was never born. The trailer shows protagonist Okabe Rintaro arriving in a world where the time machine was never completed and D-mails do not exist. He seeks help from the lab members but is met with hostility. The route involves Kiryu Moeka and themes of loneliness and despair. Steins;Gate Re:Boot is a full remake of the original game, with all assets rebuilt and graphics improved. It is set to launch on August 20, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.

Jun 6

Steins;Gate Symphony of Causal Melodies Official Report Released

The Steins;Gate Orchestra Concert Executive Committee released the official report for the first full orchestra concert, Steins;Gate Symphony of Causal Melodies, held on May 31, 2026, at Mori no Hall 21 Main Hall in Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture. The concert featured orchestral reconstructions of series music and theme songs, conducted by Kenichi Shimura with Asami Imai as MC and performances by Kanako Ito and Ayumu. The next performance is scheduled for July 5 in Nagoya.

May 28

Steins;Gate Re:Boot Launches in West on Switch 2, Switch, PS5 on October 29

Spike Chunsoft will release MAGES.'s Steins;Gate Re:Boot for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, and PS5 in North America and Europe on October 29. A digital-only Xbox and PC version arrives August 20. The game features redesigned character art by huke, new scenes, and background graphics set in 2010 Akihabara.

May 25

Steins;Gate Re:Boot Reveals Store-Specific Swimsuit Bonuses and Limited Edition Details

MAGES. has detailed store-specific purchase bonuses for Steins;Gate Re:Boot, featuring newly drawn swimsuit illustrations of six lab members. The bonuses include B2 tapestries, clear posters, cloth posters, and acrylic stands. Limited and ultra-limited edition contents were also announced, including a soundtrack DVD-ROM and Blu-ray of the 15th live event. A campaign at the May 31 orchestra concert offers a B2 poster to those who pre-order the game.

May 20

Steins;Gate Re:Boot Switch 2 Physical Edition Uses Game Card

MAGES. announced on the official website for Steins;Gate Re:Boot that the Nintendo Switch 2 physical edition will use a game card, not a key card. The game is set for release on August 20, 2026, across PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. Physical editions are exclusive to PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. The Switch 2 physical edition is priced at 8,580 yen, while the PS5 and Switch physical editions cost 7,480 yen. All download versions, including the Switch 2 download edition, are priced at 6,380 yen. The price difference is attributed to the cost of manufacturing game cards, which store data directly on the cartridge, unlike key cards that act as download keys. The game also has strict streaming guidelines: play videos and let's plays are not permitted at all, with share functions limited to private or personal use only. MAGES. has previously pursued legal action against unauthorized streaming of its games.