In a surprise announcement during the Steins;Gate One World live event and on X, MAGES. revealed the upcoming release of Steins;Gate Re:Boot. The remake of the original Steins;Gate game is planned for 2025. While only a teaser video was shown, leaving many details unclear, developer MAGES. confirmed that the new release will be based on the original game.
For newcomers, Steins;Gate is a sci-fi visual novel that blends mystery, time travel, and deep emotional storytelling. It follows the adventures of a group of quirky friends who inadvertently discover how to send messages into the past, triggering events that spiral beyond their control. It takes place in Tokyo’s Akihabara, the tech and pop culture hub of the city, where university student Rintarou Okabe leads a small group of self-styled inventors called the Future Gadget Lab. Imagine a game where you guide characters through life-changing decisions, often resulting in unexpected twists. First released in 2009, the Steins;Gate game became a cult hit thanks to its narrative and characters, inspiring an anime adaptation that broadened its audience globally.
The remake will feature completely updated graphics along with additional story elements, offering a fresh experience even for fans familiar with the original. The game’s character design will once again be handled by huke, the artist behind the original artwork.
The announcement took the internet by storm, with the game’s official Japanese X account (@kagakuadv) confirming the news and sharing the official teaser. The response has been overwhelmingly positive, with fans expressing their excitement and curiosity about what changes the reboot will bring.
“Wasn’t expecting a reboot,” one fan commented. “Curious to see how the story will differ from the original. Switch release please—I need this with portability!”
While MAGES. hasn’t provided a specific release date or platforms, further updates are expected soon. In the meantime, the announcement has given fans plenty to discuss—especially since the with other rumoured projects like Steins;??? and Steins;Gate 0 Elite sitting in limbo.
Stay tuned for more updates as MAGES. reveals further details.
